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
a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
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用作名词 (n.)
A marked historical change occurs at the epiphysis of the ribs of infected pigs. 病猪肋骨骨骺处出现明显的组织学病变。
With unceasing growth of hyperplasia and ossification of epiphysis cartilage, it makes bone to grow unceasingly, therefore it grows. 在生长发育期，骺软骨不断增生和骨化，使骨不断增长，于是个子长高了。
美
[ɪ'pɪfɪsɪs]
