apophysis

• اسم يشير إلى نتوء أو نمو طبيعي بارز في بنية النبات أو الحيوان، مثل النتوء عند قاعدة ساق الطحلب أو على الفقرة. ويُستخدم أيضاً للإشارة إلى النتوء العظمي أو النامي بشكل عام.

A noun referring to a natural swelling, enlargement, or outgrowth on a plant or animal structure, such as at the base of a moss stalk or on a vertebra.

1. Botanical structureC2formalscientific

   A natural swelling or enlargement, such as at the base of the stalk or seta in certain mosses, or on the cone scale of certain conifers.

   نتوء نباتي

   • The apophysis of the moss stalk helps in spore dispersal.
   • In some conifers, the apophysis is a prominent part of the cone scale.
   • Botanists study the apophysis to understand plant reproduction.

2. Anatomical projectionC2formalmedical

   A natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part, such as the process of a vertebra.

   الناتئ العظمي

   • The apophysis of the vertebra serves as an attachment point for muscles.
   • Injuries to the apophysis can cause pain in growing adolescents.
   • The surgeon examined the apophysis for any signs of fracture.

   المرادفاتoutgrowthprocessprojectionprotuberance