anapophysis

an·a·poph·y·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-pof-uh-sis]
- /ˌæn əˈpɒf ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-pof-uh-sis]
- /ˌæn əˈpɒf ə sɪs/

Definitions of anapophysis word

noun plural anapophysis a small process of a vertebra, especially of a lumbar or thoracic vertebra. 1
noun anapophysis (anatomy) An accessory process in many lumbar vertebrae. 1

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Origin of anapophysis

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; an-3 + apophysis

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Parts of speech for Anapophysis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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anapophysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

anapophysis usage trend in Literature

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