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diapophysis
[ dahy-uh-pof-uh-sis ]
noun
, Anatomy, Zoology.
, plural di·a·poph·y·ses [dahy-, uh, -, pof, -, uh, -seez].
- the part of the transverse process of a thoracic vertebra that articulates with its corresponding rib.
diapophysis
/ ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs; ˌdaɪæpəˈfɪzɪəl /
noun
- anatomy the upper or articular surface of a transverse vertebral process
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Derived Forms
- diapophysial, adjective
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Other Words From
- di·ap·o·phys·i·al [dahy-ap-, uh, -, fiz, -ee-, uh, l], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of diapophysis1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of diapophysis1
C19: New Latin, from di- ² + apophysis
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