 epiphysis |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) 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 | |
| Related terms: | long_bone | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin | |
| Synonyms: | pineal_body epiphysis_cerebri pineal_gland | |
| Related terms: | endocrine_gland | |
| Similar spelling: |
epiphysial epiphyseal Epipactis |
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