zygapophysis
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noun \ˌzī-gə-ˈpä-fə-səs\ plural zyg·apoph·y·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of ZYGAPOPHYSIS
: any of the articular processes of the neural arch of a vertebra of which there are usually two anterior and two posterior
Origin of ZYGAPOPHYSIS
New Latin
First Known Use: 1854
zyg·apoph·y·sis
noun \ˌzī-gə-ˈpäf-ə-səs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; zyg·apoph·y·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of ZYGAPOPHYSIS
: any of the articular processes of the neural arch of a vertebra of which there are usually two anterior and two posterior
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