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anapophysial

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an·​ap·​o·​phys·​i·​al | \ ¦aˌnapə¦fizēəl, a¦n- \

Definition of anapophysial

: of or relating to an anapophysis

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First Known Use of anapophysial

1851, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anapophysial

New Latin anapophysis + English -al

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The first known use of anapophysial was in 1851

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“Anapophysial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anapophysial. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.

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