e·piph·y·sis

(ĭ-pĭf′ĭ-sĭs)

n. pl. e·piph·y·ses (-sēz′)

1. The end of a long bone that is originally separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage but later becomes united to the main bone through ossification.

2. See pineal gland.

[Greek epiphusis, an excrescence : epi-, epi- + phusis, growth; see bheuə- in Indo-European roots.]

ep′i·phys′i·al (ĕp′ə-fĭz′ē-əl), ep′i·phys′e·al adj.

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epiphysis

(ɪˈpɪfɪsɪs)

n, pl -ses (-ˌsiːz)

1. (Anatomy) the end of a long bone, initially separated from the shaft (diaphysis) by a section of cartilage that eventually ossifies so that the two portions fuse together

2. (Anatomy) Also called: epiphysis cerebri the technical name for pineal gland

[C17: via New Latin from Greek: a growth upon, from epi- + phusis growth, from phuein to bring forth, produce]

epiphyseal, epiphysial adj

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e•piph•y•sis

(ɪˈpɪf ə sɪs)

n., pl. -ses (-ˌsiz)

1. either of the ends of a long bone separated from the shaft by cartilage but later ossifying with it.

2. pineal gland.

[1625–35; < New Latin < Greek epíphysis a growth upon <epi- epi- + phýsis growth (phy(ein) to make grow, bring forth]

e•piph`y•se′al (-ˈsi əl, -ˈzi-) ep•i•phys•i•al (ˌɛp əˈfɪz i əl) adj.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	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 long bone, os longum - in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow
	2.	epiphysis - a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin epiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland ductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

Translations

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e·piph·y·sis

n. epífisis, extremo de un hueso largo, gen. parte más ancha que la diáfisis.

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epiphysis

n epífisis f

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The patient, named Eman, suffered from a condition that was a result of a slippage of the growth plate at the top of her thigh bone called "Slipped capital femoral epiphysis."

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Eman's condition was a result of a slippage of the growth plate at the top of her thigh bone called slipped capital femoral epiphysis. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a condition that affects both components of the hip joint (ball and socket) and when the ball of the hip joint slips on the growth plate during growth.

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"It begins when the growth plate, which is cartilage at the end of the bone, starts to connect the epiphysis, or bone cap, to the long bone through small calcifications.

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The radiographs of the spine and pelvis demonstrated flattening of dorsal vertebral bodies (platyspondyly), thoracolumbar scoliosis, spina bifida at LV5 and SV1 levels and dysplastic bilateral proximal femoral epiphysis and metaphysis (Figure 2).

SPONDYLOEPIPHYSEAL DYSPLASIA CONGENITA: REPORT OF A CASE AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

In unilateral short MCP cases, we should evaluate the possible childhood injury, osteomyelitis, and infections of epiphysis, which we could not exclude in our case (4).

Unilateral shortening of third metacarpal bone in a patient with tuberous sclerosis

Select topics include physeal injuries, elbow fractures, developmental dysplasia of the hip, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, and Blount disease.

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An osteochondroma is classified into two types, i.e., either sessile or pedunculated and usually occurs within the metaphysis typically projecting away from epiphysis.[1] Osteochondromas usually locate around the knee (50%) in which distal femur is the most common site.[2]

Spontaneous regression of osteochondroma of the distal femur: A Pediatric case report and literature review

In 1929 Parker described the use of plaster abductions casts to position the entire epiphysis within the acetabulum.

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Multiple endochondromatosis (Ollier disease) involve large and small tubular and flat bones and are found in epiphysis, metaphysis and shaft.

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22, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- High childhood body mass index (BMI) is strongly correlated with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), according to a study published online Oct.

Strong Link for Peds Obesity, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis; Children with severe obesity at 5 to 6 years and 11 to 12 years old have increased risk for SCFE

(2,7,8) Additionally, the anatomic pattern of radiographic eruption of an individual epiphysis and symmetrical eruption of both elbows can exhibit variability.

Imaging Pitfalls of the Acutely Traumatized Pediatric Elbow

Fusion of the Medial Clavicular Epiphysis in the South African and Kenyan Populations

Fusion de la Epifisis Clavicular Medial en las Poblaciones de Sudafrica y Kenia