neurapophysis

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noun

The structure that forms the neural arch of a vertebra.

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Meanings

nounneurapophysis (plural neurapophyses)

plural neurapophyses

  1. anatomyThe structure that forms the neural arch of a vertebra.

Origin

From neur- + apophysis.

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APA

neurapophysis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurapophysis

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“neurapophysis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurapophysis. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neurapophysis,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurapophysis.

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