apophysis
9.9
A bony projection on a bone like a vertebra where muscles attach
- noun
- /əˈpɑːfɪsɪs/
- Specialized
:
apofisis
- The doctor explained that the apophysis is an important structure for the growth of the long bones.
Examples
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Then the respective vertebrae were stabilized by tying down the dorsal apophysis with platinum wire.
Fiction book (2000) -
The iliac apophysis is then divided into five segments.
Academic text (2002) -
During the examination, they noted the abnormal growth of the apophysis on the child's vertebra.
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The orthopedic surgeon discussed the role of the apophysis in joint movement and stability.
Synonyms
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9.0
A natural part that sticks out from a bone or plant
is the specific term for a bone projection, for example on vertebrae
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Etymology
Apophysis comes from the Greek parts apo- 'away' and physis 'growth', with physis giving the same idea as in the English word physical. In anatomy, an apophysis is a bony projection or bump that sticks out from a bone and often serves as a place for muscles to attach, which is why the word means a natural outgrowth.