transverse process
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of transverse process
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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On Friday morning, his status suddenly changed, the Chargers saying additional tests revealed a transverse process fracture.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2023
According to Winchester Hospital, a transverse process fracture is a break in the wing-like bones on side of each vertebra in the spine.
From Fox News • Nov. 26, 2019
Carr missed last week’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens due to a transverse process fracture in his back.
From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2017
They have two straight losses since a 2-0 start and now they’ll be without QB Derek Carr for an estimated two to six weeks because of a transverse process fracture in his back.
From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2017
Each transverse process is given off opposite the body of its own vertebra, but from a lower lateral position than in the region of the back, in which the vertebræ are free.
From Dragons of the Air An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles by Seeley, H. G.
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