hypapophysis en · NOUN
Etymology
From hyp- + apophysis.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A process, or other element, of a vertebra developed from the ventral side of the centrum.
Haemal spines and chevron bones are examples of hypapophysis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypapophyses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |