Torus

, pl. tori [TA] (1) [TA], A rounded swelling, such as that caused by a contracting muscle. SYN: elevation (1) [TA]. (2) A geometric figure formed by the revolution of a circle around the base of any of its arcs, such as the convex molding at the base of a pillar. [L. swelling, knot, bulge]

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