Meaning & use
apophysis
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a natural outgrowth or swelling, especially a bony protrusion, on a plant, rock formation, or bone.
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The orthopedist located a small apophysis near the child's growth plate.
Geologists noted an apophysis where molten rock had pushed into a crack in the surrounding stone.
A note on using this word
A specialized term used mainly in anatomy, botany, and geology; not common in everyday speech.
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