EPIPHYSEAL

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Relating to the epiphysis of a bone

Synonyms:

epiphyseal; epiphysial

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

epiphysis (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)

Derivation:

epiphysis (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)

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