epiphysis
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epiphysis Definition
(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
(n)
a
small
endocrine
gland
in
the
brain
;
situated
beneath
the
back
part
of
the
corpus
callosum
;
secretes
melatonin
epiphysis Synonyms
epiphysis
epiphysis cerebri
pineal body
pineal gland
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