hyperapophysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lateral and backward-projecting process on the dorsal side of a vertebra.

Word forms

hyperapophysis hyperapophyses

Etymology

From hyper- + apophysis.

Related words

hypapophysis hyperapophysial
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