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visible process

[ˈvɪzəbəl ˈprɒses]
nounpl: visible processes
processo visível
1. A bony projection on a vertebra that can be felt or seen beneath the skin, particularly the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7)
The doctor palpated the visible process at the base of the neck to assess spinal alignment.
O médico palpou o processo visível na base do pescoço para avaliar o alinhamento espinhal.
2. Any anatomical structure or biological process that can be directly observed or perceived
The visible process of cell division under the microscope fascinated the biology students.
O processo visível da divisão celular sob o microscópio fascinou os alunos de biologia.
Synonyms
prominent vertebraspinous processC7 prominenceobservable process
Antonyms
hidden processnon-palpable structureinternal process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo visível
Standard term used in medical context
Portugal
processo visível
Medical terminology consistent with European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the visible process of change
visible process of aging
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