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outgrowth vs apophysis

apophysis vs outgrowth

outgrowth and apophysis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outgrowth Yes No No No
apophysis Yes No No No
As nouns, apophysis is a hyponym of outgrowth; that is, apophysis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than outgrowth:
  • outgrowth: a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
  • apophysis: (anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
outgrowth (noun) apophysis (noun)
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant (anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
the gradual beginning or coming forth (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
a natural consequence of development
Difference between outgrowth and apophysis

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