epiphysis

English

Etymology

From epi- +‎ -physis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪˈpɪf.ɪ.sɪs/, /əˈpɪf.ɪ.sɪs/

Noun

epiphysis (plural epiphyses)

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

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