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Definitions of epiphysis
  1. noun
    a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
  2. noun
    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
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Definition that contains epiphysis
  • epiphyseal relating to the epiphysis of a bone
  • epiphysial relating to the epiphysis of a bone
  • metaphysis the growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis
  • diastasis separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
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