Thesaurus: epiphysis

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1. n. The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or diaphysis.
2. n. The cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See Pineal gland, under Pineal.
3. n. 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
4. n. a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
5. (a) The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or diaphysis. (b) The cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See Pineal gland, under Pineal.
6. n. 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