apophysitis

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/əˌpɒfɪˈsaɪtɪs/

noun

Inflammation of an apophysis, a bony tubercle.

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Meanings

noun
  1. medicineInflammation of an apophysis, a bony tubercle.

Origin

From apophysis + -itis.

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Translations

Italian apofisite
  • apofisiteinflammation of an apophysis
Portuguese apofisite
  • apofisiteinflammation of an apophysis
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APA

apophysitis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/apophysitis

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Chicago

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