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zygapophyseal

zyg·a·poph·y·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zig-uh-pof-uh-sis, zahy-guh-]
    • /ˌzɪg əˈpɒf ə sɪs, ˌzaɪ gə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zig-uh-pof-uh-sis, zahy-guh-]
    • /ˌzɪg əˈpɒf ə sɪs, ˌzaɪ gə-/

Definitions of zygapophyseal word

  • noun plural zygapophyseal one of the four processes of a vertebra, occurring in pairs that interlock each vertebra with the vertebrae above and below. 1
  • adjective zygapophyseal Of or pertaining to the zygapophysis. 0

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Origin of zygapophyseal

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; zyg- + apophysis

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Parts of speech for Zygapophyseal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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zygapophyseal popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 55% 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.

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