Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hemapophysis

/ˌhiːməˈpɒfɪsɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: hemapoph-ysis
IPA: /ˌhiːməˈpɒfɪsɪs/

27

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The second element in each half of a hemal arch, corresponding to the sternal part of a rib.

Example Sentences

"The bones, 39 and 40, represent the hemapophysis of the parieto-hæmal arch."

Etymology

From hemo- + apophysis.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: hemo

Inflected Forms

hemapophyses (plural) haemapophysis (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

hemapophyseal hemapophysial

Questions

How do you pronounce hemapophysis?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌhiːməˈpɒfɪsɪs/.
What does hemapophysis mean?: The second element in each half of a hemal arch, corresponding to the sternal part of a rib.
Where does hemapophysis come from?: From hemo- + apophysis.

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