First Known Use: 1634
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epiphysis
noun epiph·y·sis \i-ˈpi-fə-səs\
plural epiph·y·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of EPIPHYSIS
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: a part or process of a bone that ossifies separately and later becomes ankylosed to the main part of the bone; especially : an end of a long bone
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Origin of EPIPHYSIS
New Latin, from Greek, growth, from epiphyesthai to grow on, from epi- + phyesthai to grow, middle voice of phyein to bring forth — more at be
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epiphysis
noun epiph·y·sis \i-ˈpif-ə-səs\
plural epiph·y·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of EPIPHYSIS
1
: a part or process of a bone that ossifies separately and later becomes ankylosed to the main part of the bone; especially : an end of a long bone—compare diaphysis
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