apophysis
apoph·y·sis
noun \ə-ˈpäf-ə-səs\plural ; apoph·y·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Definition of APOPHYSIS
: an expanded or projecting part especially of an organism
—apoph·y·se·al \-ˌpäf-ə-ˈsē-əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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