Hypapophysis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypapophysis is a noun meaning (anatomy) A process, or other element, of a vertebra developed from the ventral side of the centrum.
Meaning
(anatomy) A process, or other element, of a vertebra developed from the ventral side of the centrum.
Example Sentences
Haemal spines and chevron bones are examples of hypapophysis.
Word Forms
- hypapophyses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperapophysis, anapophysis, parapophysis, diapophysis, metapophysis, paraphophysis.
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