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English noun: epiphysis

1. epiphysis (body) 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


Broader (hypernym)long bone, os longum

2. epiphysis (body) a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin


Synonymsepiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland


Broader (hypernym)ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland









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