apophysis

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apophysis Definition

apophy·sis (-ə sis)

noun pl. -·ses′-sēz′

Anat. any natural outgrowth or process, esp. on a vertebra or other bone
Bot. a swelling at the base of the capsule in some mosses

Etymology: ModL < Gr, an offshoot < apo-, from + phyein, grow: see be

apophysis Related Forms

apoph′y·se′al (-sē′al) adjective

apophysis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

acromial: It demonstrates the os acromiale, an unfused acromial apophysis.

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