Physis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Physis is a noun meaning (Ancient Greek philosophy and theology) Nature, as contrasted with law or custom.
Meaning
(Ancient Greek philosophy and theology) Nature, as contrasted with law or custom.
More Meanings
- (anatomy, countable) The epiphyseal plate, a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone, found in children and adolescents.
Word Forms
- physes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cal, physiosophy, physic, physiophilosophy, physiology, physico-theology.
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