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Apophysis (Noun)

(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra.

Nouns denoting body parts.

(botany) a natural swelling or enlargement: at the base of the stalk or seta in certain mosses or on the cone scale of certain conifers.

Nouns denoting plants.

The apophysis at the base of the moss's seta served as a distinguishing characteristic for the species.
In certain conifers, the apophysis on the cone scale can be a prominent feature used for identification.
The botanist carefully examined the apophysis on the moss specimen to confirm its classification.
The apophysis on the base of the stalk was a key feature in distinguishing the species from its close relatives.
The presence of an apophysis on the cone scale was a characteristic unique to the genus of conifers being studied.