👉 Apotropous is a Latin term that refers to an object or thing that is larger than its counterpart. It can also refer to something that is not quite as large, but still very significant or important. For example, in the context of medicine, an "apoptotic" tumor would be considered an apatoporous structure that is capable of releasing toxic molecules into the bloodstream. Apotropous objects are often used metaphorically in literature and art to represent something larger than its counterpart
