What is "carnosity"

Carnosity \Car*nos"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. carnosit['e].]

1. (Med.) A fleshy excrescence; esp. a small excrescence or fungous growth.
   --Wiseman.

2. Fleshy substance or quality; fleshy covering.

   [Consciences] overgrown with so hard a carnosity.
   --Spelman.

   The olives, indeed be very small there, and bigger than capers; yet commended they are for their carnosity.
   --Holland.

n. 1 (context uncountable English) fleshiness 2 (context countable English) A fleshy excrescence or caruncle.

A carnosity is a medical condition defined by any abnormal fleshy excrescence or tuberosity. Carnosity comes from the word carnose which means a buildup of flesh.

Category:Medical terminology