zygapophysis

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English

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Etymology

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Ancient Greek ζυγόν (zugón, yoke) + apophysis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/

Noun

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zygapophysis (plural zygapophyses)

  1. (anatomy) One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two superior and two inferior.