diapophysis

[ dahy-uh-pof-uh-sis ]
/ ˌdaɪ əˈpɒf ə sɪs /

noun, plural di·a·poph·y·ses [dahy-uh-pof-uh-seez] /ˌdaɪ əˈpɒf əˌsiz/. Anatomy, Zoology.

the part of the transverse process of a thoracic vertebra that articulates with its corresponding rib.

Origin of diapophysis

From New Latin, dating back to 1854; see origin at di-3, apophysis

OTHER WORDS FROM diapophysis

di·ap·o·phys·i·al [dahy-ap-uh-fiz-ee-uh l] /ˌdaɪ æp əˈfɪz i əl/, adjective

Words nearby diapophysis

diaphysial aclasis, diaphysial dysplasia, diaphysis, diaphysitis, diapir, diapophysis, diapositive, diapsid, diarbekr, diarch, diarchy

British Dictionary definitions for diapophysis

diapophysis
/ (ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs) /

noun plural -ses (-ˌsiːz)

anatomy the upper or articular surface of a transverse vertebral process

Derived forms of diapophysis

diapophysial (ˌdaɪæpəˈfɪzɪəl), adjective

Word Origin for diapophysis

C19: New Latin, from di- ² + apophysis

Medical definitions for diapophysis

diapophysis
[ dī′ə-pŏf′ĭ-sĭs ]

n. pl. di•a•poph•y•ses (-sēz′)

The superior or articular surface of the transverse process of a vertebra.