meaning of epiphysis
1. The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or diaphysis.
2. The cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See Pineal gland, under Pineal.
3. a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
Related Words
epiphysis | epiphysis cerebri |
