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apophysis

noun
apoph·​y·​sis | \ É™-ˈpä-fÉ™-sÉ™s How to pronounce apophysis (audio) \
plural apophyses\ -​ËŒsÄ“z How to pronounce apophyses (audio) \

Definition of apophysis

: an expanded or projecting part especially of an organism
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Other Words from apophysis

apophyseal \ -​ËŒpä-​fÉ™-​ˈsÄ“-​É™l How to pronounce apophyseal (audio) \ adjective

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 The growth plate where the patellar tendon attaches is called an apophysis. — Cincinnati.com, "Column: Helping heal your child’s knee pain," 5 June 2017

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First Known Use of apophysis

1646, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for apophysis

New Latin, from Greek, from apo- + phyein to bring forth — more at be

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apophysis

noun
apoph·​y·​sis | \ É™-ˈpäf-É™-sÉ™s How to pronounce apophysis (audio) \
plural apophyses\ -​ËŒsÄ“z How to pronounce apophyses (audio) \

Medical Definition of apophysis

: an expanded or projecting part especially of an organism

Other Words from apophysis

apophyseal \ -​ËŒpäf-​É™-​ˈsÄ“-​É™l How to pronounce apophyseal (audio) \ adjective

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