ἀπόφυσις

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • (botany) side-shoot, sprout
  • (anatomy) apophysis, protuberance of a bone
  • (anatomy) branch of an artery or nerve
  • (architecture) member connecting shaft and base of a column

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ἀποφύω (send out branches).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀποφύω

Gloss

send out branches

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