HyperDic: apophysis

English > 2 senses of the word apophysis:
NOUNplantapophysis(botany) a natural swelling or enlargement
bodyapophysis(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
English > apophysis: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaning(botany) a natural swelling or enlargement: at the base of the stalk or seta in certain mosses or on the cone scale of certain conifers.
Categorybotany, phytologyThe branch of biology that studies plants
Broaderplant process, enationA natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
Spanishapófisis
Catalanapòfisi
Adjectivesapophysealof or relating to an apophysis / apophysis
English > apophysis: 2 senses > noun 2, body
Meaning(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra.
Categoryanatomy, general anatomyThe branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
Part ofvertebraOne of the bony segments of the spinal column
Broaderprocess, outgrowth, appendageA natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
Spanishapófisis
Catalanapòfisi
Adjectivesapophysealof or relating to an apophysis / apophysis

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