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epiphysis

/ epiphysis /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

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

Type of:

long bone os longum

noun Sense 2

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

Type of:

endocrine gland endocrine ductless gland

Semantic Complexity

79%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

5

Times Searched

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long bone os longum endocrine gland endocrine ductless gland