epiphysis

Letters that make epiphysis

s, e, p, h, i, y are letters that make 'epiphysis'

Words within epiphysis

PI, IP, EPI, si, pi, pH, SI, pip, sis, Si are words within 'epiphysis'


2 possible definitions for 'epiphysis'

Epiphysis as "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"

Under this definition, epiphysis is a noun and has the following properties:

epiphysis as a type

'epiphysis' can be a type of os longum, long bone.

Derivatives of epiphysis

epiphyseal, epiphysial are derivatives of 'epiphysis'.


Epiphysis as "a small endocrine gland in the brain, situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum, secretes melatonin"

Under this definition, epiphysis is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

pineal gland, pineal body, epiphysis cerebri have the same meaning as 'epiphysis'

epiphysis as a type

'epiphysis' can be a type of endocrine gland, ductless gland, endocrine.



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