spinous process

spi·nous proc·ess

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Definitions of spinous process words

noun spinous process a spinelike process of a bone, especially the dorsal projection from the center of the arch of a vertebra. 1
noun spinous process a slender bony projection 0

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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