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Hypapophysis

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Hyˊpa-poph′y-sis

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Noun.

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pl.

Hypapophyles

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[NL. See

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(Anat.)

A process, or other element, of a vertebra developed from the ventral side of the centrum, as hæmal spines, and chevron bones.

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Hyˊpa-po-phys′i-al

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Adj.