diapophysis

[dahy-uh-pof-uh-sis]

di·a·poph·y·sis

[dahy-uh-pof-uh-sis]
noun, plural di·a·poph·y·ses [-seez] . Anatomy, Zoology.
the part of the transverse process of a thoracic vertebra that articulates with its corresponding rib.

Origin:
1854; < Neo-Latin; see di-3, apophysis

di·ap·o·phys·i·al [dahy-ap-uh-fiz-ee-uhl] , adjective
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the flat, movable bone at the front of the knee; the kneecap
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diapophysis (ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs)
 
n , pl -ses
anatomy the upper or articular surface of a transverse vertebral process
 
[C19: New Latin, from di-² + apophysis]
 
diapophysial
 
adj

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diapophysis di·a·poph·y·sis (dī'ə-pŏf'ĭ-sĭs)
n. pl. di·a·poph·y·ses (-sēz')
The superior or articular surface of the transverse process of a vertebra.

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