Home / Dictionary / Epiphysis

Epiphysis Moderate

Epiphysis has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

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

2

a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

3

The pineal gland.

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
long bone endocrine gland
Rhyming Words
sis asis ssis osis csis psis isis apsis iasis mysis oasis arsis ensis assis basis lysis tasis sepsis miosis deesis
Compare
Epiphysis vs