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anapophysis

noun
ana·​poph·​y·​sis | \ ËŒanəˈpäfÉ™sə̇s\
plural anapophyses\ -​əˌsÄ“z \

Definition of anapophysis

: a small process arising at the dorsal side of the base of the transverse process of the lumbar vertebrae in humans and many other mammals

First Known Use of anapophysis

1851, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anapophysis

New Latin, from ana- + apophysis

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