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di⋅a⋅poph⋅y⋅sis

  [dahy-uh-pof-uh-sis]
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–noun, plural -ses  [-seez] . Anatomy, Zoology.
the part of the transverse process of a thoracic vertebra that articulates with its corresponding rib.
Origin:
1854; < NL; see di- 3 , apophysis

Related forms:
di⋅ap⋅o⋅phys⋅i⋅al  [dahy-ap-uh-fiz-ee-uhl] , adjective
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di·a·poph·y·sis   (dī'ə-pŏf'ĭ-sĭs)   
n.   pl. di·a·poph·y·ses (-sēz') Anatomy
The superior or articular surface of the transverse process of a vertebra.

[di(a)- + apophysis.]
di·ap'o·phys'i·al (-āp'ə-fĭz'ē-əl) adj.
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Main Entry: di·apoph·y·sis
Pronunciation: "dI-&-'päf-&-s&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural di·apoph·y·ses /-"sEz/
: a transverse process of a vertebra that is an outgrowth of the neural arch on the dorsal side; especially : one of the dorsal pair of such processes when two or more pairs are present
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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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