epiphysis (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def the end of a long bone
def initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused
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Hypernym long bone, os longum
Derivationally related form epiphysis → epiphysial
Derivationally related form epiphysis → epiphyseal
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Derivationally related form epiphysial → epiphysis
Pertainym (pertains to noun) epiphysial → epiphysis
Derivationally related form epiphyseal → epiphysis
Pertainym (pertains to noun) epiphyseal → epiphysis
Hyponym long bone, os longum

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