apophysis
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a·poph·y·sis
(ə-pŏf'ĭ-sĭs) 
n., pl., -ses (-sēz').
n., pl., -ses (-sēz').
- Anatomy. A natural swelling, projection, or outgrowth of an organ or part, such as the process of a vertebra.
- Geology. A branch from a dike or vein.
[New Latin, from Greek apophusis, from apophuein, to send out branches : apo-, apo- + phuein, to grow.]
apophysate a·poph'y·sate' (-sāt') or a·poph'y·se'al (-sē'əl) adj.Related Videos:
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A prominent bony outgrowth projecting from the surface of a bone upon which it has never been able to move, and from which it has never been separated, e.g. a process, tubercle or tuberosity. Apophyses often act as attachment sites for tendons. Compare epiphysis.
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a·poph·y·sis
(ə-pŏf'ĭ-sĭs)
n., pl. -ses (-sēz').
n., pl. -ses (-sēz').
An outgrowth or projection of an organ or part, especially an outgrowth from a bone that lacks an independent center of ossification.
ap'o·phys'i·al (ăp'ə-fĭz'ē-əl) or a·poph'y·se'al (-sē'əl) adj.Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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apophysis
Pl. apophyses [Gr.] a bony outgrowth or swelling such as a tuberosity or process, especially one that has no secondary center.
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Apophysis
Apophysis may refer to:
- A bony tubercle (anatomy)
- Apophysis (software), a fractal flame generating program for Microsoft Windows
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