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apophysis
nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐ.ˈpɔ.fi.zɨ/a·pó·fi·se
Definition
1(Anatomy) A natural protuberance or outgrowth from a bone, often for muscle or ligament attachment.
Usage examples
“The styloid process is an apophysis of the temporal bone.”
“The fracture involved an apophysis of the vertebra.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
styloid apophysisvertebral apophysis