epiphysis - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'epiphysis' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . 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.

Nearby Words:

epi- epiblast epiblastic epiblema epibolic epiboly epibranchial epic epical epicardiac

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