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Synapophysis vs Synapophyses - What's the difference?

synapophysis | synapophyses |

As nouns the difference between synapophysis and synapophyses

is that synapophysis is a form of vertebrate rib, intermediate between a single- and double-headed rib, in which articulation with the vertebral column is by a single, broad head while synapophyses is plural of synapophysis.

synapophysis

English

Noun

(synapophyses)
  • A form of vertebrate rib, intermediate between a single- and double-headed rib, in which articulation with the vertebral column is by a single, broad head

    • Related terms

    *apophysis *hypapophysis *parapophysis

    synapophyses

    English

    Noun

    (head)