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epiphysis

epip·hy·sis

UK/ɪˈpɪf.ɪ.sɪs/ US/əˈpɪf.ɪ.sɪs/ fairly common

noun

1.

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

2.

Origin

From epi- + -physis.

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