Phrase Hound found 7 phrases and 9 compound words that contain recess. The most common are listed below. Open recess in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 7
- sphenoethmoidal recessA small space between the sphenoid bone and the superior nasal concha into which the sphenoid sinus opens.
- recess appointmentThe appointment by the President of the United States of a person to an office that normally requires approval of the United States Senate, but who is appointed without such approval because the Senate is in recess.
- recess appointmentsplural of recess appointment: The appointment by the President of the United States of a person to an office that normally requires approval of the United States Senate, but who is appointed without such approval because the Senate is in …
- pineal recessA small anatomical space or diverticulum at the posterior of the brain's third ventricle, where it extends into the pineal gland; believed to be a key site for the hormone melatonin to enter the cerebrospinal fluid.
- piriform recessSynonym of piriform sinus: A small cavity or pocket between the lateral walls of the pharynx on each side and the upper part of the larynx.
- pyriform recessAlternative spelling of piriform recess: A small cavity or pocket between the lateral walls of the pharynx on each side and the upper part of the larynx.
- sphenoethmoid recessSynonym of sphenoethmoidal recess: A small space between the sphenoid bone and the superior nasal concha into which the sphenoid sinus opens.
Compound words 9
- nonrecessNot being or relating to a recess.
- recessableAble to be recessed.
- recesserOne that recesses.
- recesslikeResembling or characteristic of a recess.
- recessionThe act or an instance of receding or withdrawing.
- recessionsplural of recession: The act or an instance of receding or withdrawing.
- recessersplural of recesser: One that recesses.
- recessivesplural of recessive: Going back; receding.
- recessorsplural of recessor: One that recesses.