English
Detailed Synonyms for epiphysis in English
epiphysis:
epiphysis [the ~] noun
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the epiphysis
– a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin 1the epiphysis cerebri; the pineal body; the epiphysis; the pineal gland– a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin 1 -
the 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 1