1. Noun
A marked prominence or process on any part of a bone.
2. Noun
An enlargement at the top of a pedicel or stem, as seen in certain mosses.
3. Noun
(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
4. Noun
(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
Vocabulary classified under Biology
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word