zygapophysis

noun zyg·apoph·y·sis \ˌzī-gə-ˈpä-fə-səs\

plural zyg·apoph·y·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of ZYGAPOPHYSIS

: any of the articular processes of the neural arch of a vertebra of which there are usually two anterior and two posterior

New Latin

First Known Use: 1854

Medical Dictionary

noun zyg·apoph·y·sis \ˌzī-gə-ˈpäf-ə-səs\

plural zyg·apoph·y·ses \-ˌsēz\

: any of the articular processes of the neural arch of a vertebra of which there are usually two anterior and two posterior

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