Ananepionic

/ænænɪˈpɪɑːnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to the absence of a connection or bridge; historically used in medical or anatomical descriptions of missing structural connections.

Etymology

From Greek an- (without) + epi- (upon) + pion (bridge); rare medical/anatomical term.

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