apophysis (n)

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type n
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def (anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
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Hypernym process, outgrowth, appendage
Part holonym vertebra
Domain of synset - TOPIC anatomy, general anatomy
Derivationally related form apophysis → apophyseal
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Derivationally related form apophyseal → apophysis
Pertainym (pertains to noun) apophyseal → apophysis
Part meronym vertebra
Hyponym process, outgrowth, appendage
Member of this domain - TOPIC anatomy, general anatomy

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