cavitary

adjective

cav·​i·​tary ˈka-və-ˌter-ē 

-ˌte-rē

: of, relating to, or characterized by bodily cavitation (see cavitation sense b)

cavitary tuberculosis

cavitary lesions

Word History

Etymology

cavity + -ary entry 2, after French cavitaire

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cavitary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary

Medical Definition

cavitary

adjective

cav·​i·​tary ˈkav-ə-ˌter-ē 

: of, relating to, or characterized by bodily cavitation

cavitary tuberculosis

cavitary lesions