fissure

fis·sure

noun \ˈfish-ər, British also ˈfish-yu̇r\

Definition of FISSURE

1

: a natural cleft between body parts or in the substance of an organ: as a : any of several clefts separating the lobes of the liver b : any of various clefts between bones or parts of bones in the skull c : any of the deep clefts of the brain; especially : one of those located at points of elevation in the walls of the ventricles—compare sulcus d : anterior median fissure; also : posterior median septum

2

: a break or slit in tissue usually at the junction of skin and mucous membrane <fissure of the lip>

3

: a linear developmental imperfection in the enamel of a tooth

—fis·sured \ˈfish-ərd, British also ˈfish-yu̇rd\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation) adjective