neurapophysis Meaning, Definition & Usage

Neu`ra*poph"y*sis noun

Etymology

NL. See Neuro-, and Apophysis.

Wordforms

plural Neurapophyses

Definitions

1. (Anat.) (a) One of the two lateral processes or elements which form the neural arch. (b) The dorsal process of the neural arch; neural spine; spinous process.