French Meaning of epiphysis

Épiphyse

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Definitions and Meaning of epiphysis in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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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Épiphyse

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 => épiphysaire, epiphyses => épiphyses, epiphyseal => épiphysaire, epiphylospermous => épiphyllosperme, epiphyllum => Epiphyllum,