hemapophysis Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hem`a*poph"y*sis noun

Etymology

NL. See Hæma-, and Apophysis.

Wordforms

plural Hemapophyses

Definitions

1. (Anat.) The second element in each half of a hemal arch, corresponding to the sternal part of a rib. Owen. -- Hem`a*po*phys"i*al a.