Lexical entry
アポフィーゼ
apofiize
A natural outgrowth, swelling, or projection, especially on a bone or plant.
Science & MedicinePure GairaigoSource: German
Meaning
In anatomy, it refers to a bony outgrowth such as a tubercle or tuberosity. In botany, it refers to a swelling at the base of the capsule in some mosses.
- anatomical outgrowth
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