diapophysis

(dī′ə päfə sis)

noun pl. diapophyses

the transverse process of a vertebra

Origin: ModL: see dia- & apophysis

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See diapophysis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. di·a·poph·y·ses (-sēzˌ)
Anatomy
The superior or articular surface of the transverse process of a vertebra.

Origin:

Origin: di(a)-

Origin: + apophysis

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Related Forms:

  • di·apˌo·physˈi·al (-ăpˌə-fĭzˈē-əl) adjective

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