Suprajacent

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of superjacent. not-comparable

    "During the decompression stage of the procedure, it was possible to improve exposure by excising the anteroinferior corner of the suprajacent vertebra."

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"During the decompression stage of the procedure, it was possible to improve exposure by excising the anteroinferior corner of the suprajacent vertebra."

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