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diapophysis

[ dahy-uh-pof-uh-sis ]

noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.
, plural di·a·poph·y·ses [dahy-, uh, -, pof, -, uh, -seez].
  1. the part of the transverse process of a thoracic vertebra that articulates with its corresponding rib.


diapophysis

/ ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs; ˌdaɪæpəˈfɪzɪəl /

noun

  1. anatomy the upper or articular surface of a transverse vertebral process
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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

From New Latin, dating back to 1854; di- 3, apophysis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diapophysis1

C19: New Latin, from di- ² + apophysis

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