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Word: Epiphysis
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek epiphusis, from epi ‘upon, in addition’ + phusis ‘growth’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛˈpɪfɪsɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft.
Short Definition:end part of long bone
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