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.  

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