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epiphysis

Syllabification: (e·piph·y·sis)
Pronunciation: /əˈpifəsis/
Definition of epiphysis

noun (plural epiphyses /-sēz/)

  • 1the end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft. Compare with diaphysis.

Origin:

mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek epiphusis, from epi 'upon, in addition' + phusis 'growth'

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