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Epiphysis

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ɪˈpɪf.ɪ.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Epiphysis is a noun meaning (anatomy) The pineal gland.

Meaning

(anatomy) The pineal gland.

More Meanings

  1. (anatomy) The rounded end of any long bone.
  2. (zoology) A small upper piece of each half of an alveolus of a sea urchin.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include slipped, hypophysis, metaepiphysis, epipteric, pineal, paraphysis.

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