epiphyseal

Adjective

Meaning

Alt. of Epiphysial

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

epiphysial pineal compact cortical cartilaginous spongy ossified medullary ossification iliac ilium trabecular long bone epiphysis cancellous

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Related terms

interepiphyseal transepiphyseal subepiphyseal

Phrases with the word

epiphyseal closure multiple epiphyseal dysplasia hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle

Examples

The diaphysis and both epiphyses of a long bone are separated by a growing zone of cartilage (the epiphyseal plate ). Source: Internet

When the child reaches skeletal maturity (18 to 25 years of age), all of the cartilage is replaced by bone, fusing the diaphysis and both epiphyses together (epiphyseal closure). Source: Internet

Osteomalacia is a similar condition occurring in adults, generally due to a deficiency of vitamin D but occurs after epiphyseal closure. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

epiphyllous epiphyllum epiphylospermous epiphyseal closure epiphyseal plate epiphyseolysis