Epiphyses [epifýzy]

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Epiphysis

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Definition

The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.

Annotation
IM GEN or unspecified; NIM with specific long bone IM; DIAPHYSES (shaft of long bones) is also available
DUI
D004838 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0007592

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