hypapophysis Meaning, Definition & Usage

Hy`pa*poph"y*sis noun

Etymology

NL. See Hypo-, and Apophysis.

Wordforms

plural Hypapophyles

Definitions

1. (Anat.) A process, or other element, of a vertebra developed from the ventral side of the centrum, as hæmal spines, and chevron bones. -- Hy`pa*po*phys"i*al a.