Word Type

Noun

The word "apophysis" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

apophyseal apophysitis basapophysis diapophysis hemapophysis hypapophysis hyperapophysis metapophysis neurapophysis parapophysis pleurapophysis synapophysis zygapophysis zygopophysis

Context

anatomy botany geology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

appendage enation outgrowth plant process process

Type Of (IsA)

plant process process

Part Of

vertebra

Related Terms

bone dike enlargement organism outgrowth protuberance swelling vein

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