Canadian English Meaning of epiphysis
Epiphysis
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Definitions and Meaning of epiphysis in English
epiphysis (n)
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
epiphysis (n.)
The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or diaphysis.
The cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See Pineal gland, under Pineal.
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Epiphysis
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 gla
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epiphysial => epiphysial, epiphyses => epiphyses, epiphyseal => epiphyseal, epiphylospermous => epiphylospermous, epiphyllum => Epiphyllum,
