1. relating to or involving an apophysis (a bony projection or outgrowth, especially on a vertebra or other bone)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly used in orthopedics and radiology

Examples

• The apophyseal joints connect the vertebrae and allow for spinal movement.
• An apophyseal fracture can occur in young athletes whose bones are still developing.
• The radiologist examined the apophyseal regions of the lumbar spine.
• Apophyseal arthritis is a common finding in older patients with degenerative disc disease.
• The apophyseal cartilage in adolescents is more vulnerable to injury than in adults.