anapophysis

[an-uh-pof-uh-sis]

noun, plural an·a·poph·y·ses

[-seez] . Anatomy.

a small process of a vertebra, especially of a lumbar or thoracic vertebra.

Origin:
1850–55; an-³ + apophysis

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Anapophysis is always a great word to know.

So is vocal cords. Does it mean:

either of the two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the cavity of the larynx

belonging to or lying within a given part of certain muscles or nerves

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anapophysis an·a·poph·y·sis (ān'ə-pŏf'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
An accessory process of a vertebra, especially in the thoracic or lumbar vertebrae.

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