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epiphysis

Noun

e=piph=y=sis

WORDNET DICTIONARY

epiphysis(n = noun.body) Array - the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused; Array

Derived forms adjective epiphyseal₁, adjective epiphysial₁

epiphysis(n = noun.body) epiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland - a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin; Array

is a kind of ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

epiphysis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'epi`fysis, fr. 'epify`ein to grow upon; 'epi` upon + fy`ein to grow.].

The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or diaphysis. [1913 Webster]

epiphysis, n. (pl. epiphyses) Anat.
1 the end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft.
2 = pineal body.

Etymology

mod.L f. Gk epiphusis (as EPI-, phusis growth)

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