n. pl. a·poph·y·ses (-sēz′) 1. Anatomy A natural swelling, projection, or outgrowth of an organ or part, such as the process of a vertebra. 2. Geology A branch from a dike or vein. [New Latin, from Greek apophusis, from apophuein, to send out branches : apo-, apo- + phuein, to grow; see bheuə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] a·pophy·sate′ (-sāt′), a·poph′y·seal (-sēəl) adj. |
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