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epiphysis::noun | Spocien Dictionary

epiphysis

noun

/ɪ'pɪfɪsɪs/

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

Type	Words
Synonyms	epiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland
Type of	ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland

epiphysis

noun

/ɪ'pɪfɪsɪs/

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

Type	Words
Type of	long bone, os longum
Derivation	epiphyseal, epiphysial