epiphysis

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noun

1. 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 (Freq. 5)
• Derivationally related forms:
epiphysial, epiphyseal
• Hypernyms:
long bone, os longum
2. a small endocrine gland in the brain;
situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum;
secretes melatonin
• Syn:
pineal gland, pineal body, epiphysis cerebri
• Hypernyms:
endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  pineal gland, pineal body, epiphysis cerebri