Engelsk substantiv: epiphysis |
1. | epiphysis (i anatomi) 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 |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | long bone, os longum |
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2. | epiphysis (i anatomi) a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin |
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| Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | epiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland |
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