apophysis

apophysis definition - medical

a·poph·y·sis (ə-pŏfˈĭ-sĭs)

noun pl. a·poph·y·ses (-sēzˌ)
An outgrowth or projection of an organ or part, especially an outgrowth from a bone that lacks an independent center of ossification.

Related Forms:

  • apˌo·physˈi·al (ăpˌə-fĭzˈē-əl), a·pophˌy·seˈal (-sēˈəl) adjective

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