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
Peppers was diagnosed with a transverse process fracture.
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
In about five weeks after the removal of the bullet nearly the entire body of the 3d cervical vertebra, including the anterior half of the transverse process and vertebral foremen, was spontaneously discharged.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle
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