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epiphysis

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

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