About The Word Epiphysis
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Epiphysis
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What's The Definition Of Epiphysis?
[n] a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
[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 Synonyms | Synonyms for Epiphysis: epiphysis cerebri | pineal body | pineal gland Related Terms | Find terms related to Epiphysis: See Also | ductless gland | endocrine gland | long bone | os longum Epiphysis In Webster's Dictionary \E*piph"y*sis\, n.; pl. {Epiphyses}. [NL., fr. Gr.
'epi`fysis, fr. 'epify`ein to grow upon; 'epi` upon + fy`ein
to grow.] (Anat.)
(a) The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which
ossifies separately from the central portion, or
{diaphysis}.
(b) The cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See {Pineal
gland}, under {Pineal}.
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