epiphyses

Noun

The word is derived from epiphysis

Meaning

of Epiphysis

Examples

As the castrato's body grew, his lack of testosterone meant that his epiphyses (bone-joints) did not harden in the normal manner. Source: Internet

In the bones, estradiol accelerates ossification of cartilage into bone, leading to closure of the epiphyses and conclusion of growth. Source: Internet

Secondary ossification occurs after birth, and forms the epiphyses of long bones and the extremities of irregular and flat bones. Source: Internet

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

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