zyg·a·poph·y·sis (z g  -p f -ss, z g-)n. pl. zyg·a·poph·y·ses (-s  z) One of two usually paired processes of the neural arch of a vertebra that articulates with corresponding parts of adjacent vertebrae. zyg ap·o·physe·al, zygap·o·physi·al (zg p--fz-l, zgp-) adj. |
zygapophysis [ˌzɪgəˈpɒfɪsɪs ˌzaɪgə-]
n pl -ses [-ˌsiːz]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Anatomy Zoology one of several processes on a vertebra that articulates with the corresponding process on an adjacent vertebra
[from zygo- + apophysis]
zygapophyseal [ˌzɪgæpəˈfɪzɪəl] adj
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