zygopophysis en · NOUN
Etymology
From zygo- + apophysis.
Meanings
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One of the articular processes of the neural arch of a vertebra
However, without the intervertebral disc, the shear stress between L5 and S1 can cause accelerated degradation of the zygopophysis, leading to back pain.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zygopophyses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |