transverse process

American

noun

a process that projects from the sides of a vertebra.

transverse process British

noun

anatomy either of the projections that arise from either side of a vertebra and provide articulation for the ribs

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Etymology

Origin of transverse process

First recorded in 1690–1700

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transverse process

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

Treatment.—Digital compression of the vessel against the transverse process of the sixth cervical vertebra—the “carotid tubercle”—has been successfully employed in the treatment of aneurysm near the bifurcation.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson

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