Defenition of the word epiphysis

• Defenition of the word epiphysis

  • The rounded end of a long bone.
  • 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
  • a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

Hypernyms for the word epiphysis

• • ductless gland
  • endocrine
  • endocrine gland
  • long bone
  • os longum

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