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hypapophysis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A process, or other element, of a vertebra developed from the ventral side of the centrum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • Haemal spines and chevron bones are examples of hypapophysis.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From hyp- + apophysis.