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1. (n.) epiphysis
either of the ends of a long bone separated from the shaft by cartilage but later ossifying with it.
Etymology: (1625–35; < NL < Gk epíphysis a growth upon <epi-epi - +phýsis growth (ph&ymacracute;(ein) to make grow, bring forth)
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1. (noun) 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
2. (noun) pineal gland, pineal body, epiphysis cerebri, epiphysis
a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
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1. (noun) epiphysis
the end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or diaphysis
2. (noun) epiphysis
the cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See Pineal gland, under Pineal
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