epiphyseal
Adjective
Meaning
Alt. of Epiphysial
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
epiphysial
pineal
compact
cortical
cartilaginous
spongy
ossified
medullary
ossification
iliac
ilium
trabecular
long bone
epiphysis
cancellous
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The diaphysis and both epiphyses of a long bone are separated by a growing zone of cartilage (the epiphyseal plate ).
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).
Osteomalacia is a similar condition occurring in adults, generally due to a deficiency of vitamin D but occurs after epiphyseal closure.