anapophysial,a.Phys.|ˌænəpəʊˈfɪzɪəl| [f. next + -al1.] Of or pertaining to an anapophysis. 1866Huxley Preh. Rem. Caithn. 89 Anapophysial tubercles..strong and well developed.1875Blake Zool. 16 The little development of the metapophysial and anapophysial processes.