enation vs apophysis

apophysis vs enation

enation and apophysis both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
enation	Yes	No	No	No
apophysis	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, apophysis is a hyponym of enation; that is, apophysis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than enation:

enation: a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
apophysis: (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

Other hyponyms of enation include podetium, peristome, haustorium, callus, blister, nodule, tubercle, spur, aculeus, acumen, fuzz, hair, tomentum, leaf node, node, burl.

enation (noun)	apophysis (noun)
a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ	(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
line of descent traced through the maternal side of the family	(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

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