apophysis

Term: apophysis

Literally meaning: “outgrowth, growing away ”

Origin: Anc Greek

απο-/apo(= compining form meaning  "from, away from, alterate, separate, remainder)

+φύω/phyo(=grow)

Coined/History

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Definition

Apophysis is any anatomical outgrowth such as a bony process or a swelling.