anapophysis en · NOUN
Etymology
From ana- (“distal”) + apophysis (“natural outgrowth”).
Meanings
- (qualifier:animal anatomy) A backward-pointing process in the lumbar vertebrae of some mammals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anapophyses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pt anapófise (accessory process in many lumbar vertebrae)