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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD APOPHYSIS

Via New Latin from Greek apophusis a sideshoot, from apo- + phusis growth.
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PRONUNCIATION OF APOPHYSIS

apophysis  [əˈpɒfɪsɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APOPHYSIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Apophysis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES APOPHYSIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Apophysis

Apophysis may refer to: ▪ A bony tubercle ▪ Apophysis, a fractal flame generating program for Microsoft Windows...

Definition of apophysis in the English dictionary

The definition of apophysis in the dictionary is a process, outgrowth, or swelling from part of an animal or plant. Other definition of apophysis is a tapering offshoot from a larger igneous intrusive mass.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APOPHYSIS


adenohypophysis
ˌædɪnəʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs
analysis
əˈnælɪsɪs
aphesis
ˈæfɪsɪs
basis
ˈbeɪsɪs
crisis
ˈkraɪsɪs
diaphysis
daɪˈæfɪsɪs
diapophysis
ˌdaɪəˈpɒfɪsɪs
epiphysis
ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs
genesis
ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs
hypophysis
haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs
hypothesis
haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs
Isis
ˈaɪsɪs
neurohypophysis
ˌnjʊərəʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs
oasis
əʊˈeɪsɪs
paraphysis
pəˈræfɪsɪs
parapophysis
ˌpærəˈpɒfɪsɪs
pleurapophysis
ˌplʊərəˈpɒfɪsɪs
symphysis
ˈsɪmfɪsɪs
synthesis
ˈsɪnθɪsɪs
zygapophysis
ˌzɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APOPHYSIS

apophasis
apophatic
apophlegmatic
apophony
apophthegm
apophthegmatic
apophthegmatist
apophthegmatize
apophyge
apophyllite
apophysate
apophyseal
apophyses
apophysial
apoplast
apoplectic
apoplectical
apoplectically
apoplex
apoplexy

WORDS THAT END LIKE APOPHYSIS

blot analysis
catalysis
cost analysis
dialysis
electrolysis
factor analysis
fibrinolysis
hydrolysis
in the last analysis
lysis
market analysis
methysis
numerical analysis
paralysis
physis
psychoanalysis
quantitative analysis
sales analysis
synchysis
systems analysis

Synonyms and antonyms of apophysis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «apophysis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APOPHYSIS

Find out the translation of apophysis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of apophysis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «apophysis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

隆起
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

apófisis
570 millions of speakers

English

apophysis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

apophysis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ناتئ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

апофиз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

apófise
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

apophysis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

apophyse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Apofisis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Apophysis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

骨突起
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

융기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Apophysis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

apophysis
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

என்புமுளை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऍफोफिसीस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

apofizi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

apofisi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

apophysis
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Апофіз
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apofizei
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απόφυσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

apophysis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

apophysis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

apophysis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of apophysis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APOPHYSIS»

The term «apophysis» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.518 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APOPHYSIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «apophysis» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «apophysis» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about apophysis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APOPHYSIS»

Discover the use of apophysis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to apophysis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dictionary of Insect Morphology:
apodema apodema aedoeagale -» genital apophysis apodema antecostale -• antecosta apodema anterius — manubrium of phallobase apodema basale: I. -» basal apódeme: 2. -» phallobase apodema capitis -» cephalic apódeme apodema ...
L. Zombori, 1999
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Spinal Trauma: An Imaging Approach
The term slipped vertebral apophysis is used to denote partial separation with displacement of a portion of the apophysis. This can occur anywhere along the outline of the ring apophysis but is more commonly seen on a lateral radiograph  ...
‎2006
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Rockwood and Wilkins' Fractures in Children
TABLE 15-1 Fractures of the Medial Epicondylar Apophysis: Incidence Overall incidence: Fractures of the elbow region, 11.5% Age: peak, 11–12 years Sex: males, 79% (4:1, male:female) Association with elbow dislocation: Approximately  ...
James H. Beaty, James R. Kasser, 2010
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Dictionary of Insect Morphology
аро06111а аро0ета aedoeagale > genital apophysis apodema antecostale —* antecosta apodema anterius -> manubrium of phallobase apodema basale: 1. — > Ьа5а1 apodeme; 2. -> phallobase apodema capitis > cephalic apodeme ...
Henrik Steinmann, Lajos Zombori, 1999
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Taxonomy and Ecology of Woody Plants in North American ...
FIGURE 8.8 Variation in Pinus cone scales as seen from the dorsal (lower) surface, adaxial (upper) surface (showing indentations of seeds and attached wings), and side view: (a) Pinus strobus scale, apophysis slightly swollen, umbo terminal ...
James S. Fralish, Scott B. Franklin, 2002
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Research Into Spinal Deformities 6
All rights reserved. doi:10.3233/978-1-58603-888-5-44 Risser sign: the value of the lateral spinal radiograph to assess the excursion of the iliac apophysis T KOTWICKI Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology University of ...
Peter Dangerfield, 2008
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Handbuch Der Zoologie / Handbook of Zoology: Eine ...
I: on the apex of the anterior apophysis. The protractor of segment VIII: often two bundles are present, one originating clearly dorsad from the other. This muscle set might be expected to occur whenever the anterior apophysis is well developed ...
Maximilian Fischer, Niels P. Kristensen, 2003
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Herpetological Osteopathology: Annotated Bibliography of ...
The third case had a normal presacral vertebra, but the apophyses of both the sacral vertebra and coccyx were asymmetrical. Within this case, there were three subcategories: (a) the left sacral apophysis was longer than the right, while the left ...
Bruce M. Rothschild, Hans-Peter Schultze, Rodrigo Pellegrini, 2012
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CNS Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Infants and Children
Miscellaneous spinal disorders Disk herniation and avulsed ring apophysis Although disk herniation sometimes occurs with physical activity or mild trauma in juveniles, strains, sprains and contusions associated with sports activities are far  ...
Eric N. Faerber, 1995
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The Penny Cyclopædia of the Society for the Diffusion of ...
It is the posterior border of this vault which occupies the place of the mastoid apophysis. Internally the cerebral cavity is very remarkable, inasmuch as its height surpasses its length. The floor is very compact. The sella is but slightly marked.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APOPHYSIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term apophysis is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nomenclature and Classification of Lumbar Disc Pathology: Version …
The distinction of herniation is made by the observation of displacement of disc material beyond the edges of the ring apophysis of the vertebral endplate. «Dynamic Chiropractic, Jun 15»
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The Running Doctor: Lacrosse injuries
It has been described as an osteochondrosis, which is a loss of blood supply to the apophysis. or heel bone. These young athletes will usually ... «New Canaan Advertiser, May 15»
3
The Artist as Jeweler: Jennifer Trask's Wearable Sculptures
Apophysis: Acantha, a work by avant garde sculptor-jeweler Jennifer Trask, in the tradition of the highly stylized acanthus motif of 19th century ... «Artinfo UK, Apr 15»
4
Preventing UCL injuries this baseball season
Ultrasound may help differentiate injury to the ligament, flexor muscle or the growth plate (apophysis) as the cause off elbow discomfort. MRI is ... «Philly.com, Apr 15»
5
Ter Stegen, out for 2 to 3 weeks
... subjected to new medical tests this morning which have revealed the existence of a small fracture in the transverse apophysis of vertebra L3. «FC Barcelona, Aug 14»
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Ter Stegen ruled out for two to three weeks
... subjected to new medical tests this morning which have revealed the existence of a small fracture in the transverse apophysis of vertebra L3. «Goal.com, Aug 14»
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Bravo aims for starting line-up after Ter Stegen ruled out
... the player underwent some medical tests this morning which have shown the existence of a small minor crack in the transverse apophysis of ... «MARCA.com, Aug 14»
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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen Injury: Updates on Barcelona Star's Back …
... subjected to new medical tests this morning which have revealed the existence of a small fracture in the transverse apophysis of vertebra L3. «Bleacher Report, Aug 14»
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The Forever and Ever-New Melodies of R. Michael Perry
(Image Credit: “Apophysis”. Joshua.com) Natasha: What about getting a hold of a CD? Natasha: What about getting a hold of a CD? R. Michael ... «h+ Magazine, Jan 14»
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Foot Health: Heel pain in an active child may involve Sever's …
The growth plate in our heel bone, the calcaneal apophysis, is located on the back of the heel extending towards the bottom of the heel. «KyForward.com, Dec 13»

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