epiphysis

Nouns

  • (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 cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland,

Synonyms

epiphysis cerebri pineal body pineal gland

Words of close approximity

epiphysis cerebri