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apothesis

nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐpuˈtɛzɨ/a·pó·te·se

Definition

1

Technical term in medicine for the distal part of a limb (hand or foot). In ancient anatomy, could refer to the extremity of a bone.

Usage examples

(Technical) The fracture was located in the apothesis of the humerus.
(Historical) The term 'apothesis' was used in ancient anatomical treatises.