Biology
apophysis
Term: apophysis
Literally meaning: ?outgrowth, growing away ?
Origin: Anc Greek
???-/apo(= compining form meaning "from, away from, alterate, separate, remainder)
+???/phyo(=grow)
Coined/History
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Definition
Apophysis is any anatomical outgrowth such as a bony process or a swelling.
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Osteochondroma
Term: osteochondromaLiterally meaning: ?growth of bones and cartllage?Origin: Anc Greek'ï???[õ?/ostoun(=bone)+???????/chondros (=thick, coarse salt, soft bone, cartilages in the region between the ribs and navel)+(-???)/(-oma)=suffix...
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Exostosis
Term: exostosisLiterally meaning: ?outgrowth of a bone?Origin: Anc Greek???>??/exo>(before vowels ex-)(=outside)'ï???[õ?/ostoun(=bone)Coined/HistoryIn 1891, Orlow coined the term 'exostosis bursata' to describe bursae...
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Symphysis
Term: symphysis Literally meaning: ?growing toghether? Origin: Anc Greek???/syn(=together, with)+ ???/phyo(=germinate, grow) Coined/History(?)Definition1. Symphysis is a cartilaginous fusion between...
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Phyma
Term: phymaLiterally meaning: ?a growth?Origin: Anc Greek???/phyo(=grow)Coined/History(?)DefinitionPhyma is a skin swelling or a benign small tumor. ...
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Apoenzyme
Term: apoenzyme Literally meaning: «remaining enzyme» Origin: Anc Greek ???/apo(= prefix meaning "from, away from, alterate, separate, remainder) ??????/enzymo(=enzyme) > ??/en(=in) + ????/zime(= leaven) Coined/History The term ?enzyme?...
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