zygapophysis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/
Etymology
Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón, “yoke”) + apophysis.
Meanings
- One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two superior and two inferior.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zygapophyses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |