PARAPOPHYSES

Noun

parapophyses

plural of parapophysis

Source: Wiktionary


PARAPOPHYSIS

Par`a*poph"y*sis, n.; pl. Parapophyses. Etym: [NL. See Para-, and Apophysis.] (Anat.)

Definition: The ventral transverse, or capitular, process of a vertebra. See Vertebra.

– Par*ap`o*phys"ic*al, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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