epiphysis
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pi
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sis
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/ɛpˈɪfəsˌɪs/
epiphyses

Definition & Meaning of "epiphysis"in English

Epiphysis
01

a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

epiphysis definition and meaning
02

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

Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
epiphyses
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