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Definition of Hillock
1. Noun. A small natural hill.
Exact synonyms: Hammock, Hummock, Knoll, Mound
Specialized synonyms: Anthill, Formicary, Kopje, Koppie, Molehill
Generic synonyms: Hill
Derivative terms: Mound
Specialized synonyms: Anthill, Formicary, Kopje, Koppie, Molehill
Generic synonyms: Hill
Derivative terms: Mound
Definition of Hillock
1. n. A small hill.
Definition of Hillock
1. a small hill [n -S] : HILLOCKY [adj]
Medical Definition of Hillock
1. In anatomy, any small elevation or prominence. Axon hillock, the conical area of origin of the axon from the nerve cell body; it contains parallel arrays of microtubules and is devoid of Nissl substance. Synonym: implantation cone. (05 Mar 2000)