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epiphysis

noun

  1. end part of long bones
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪˈpɪf.ɪ.sɪs/ / /əˈpɪf.ɪ.sɪs/

noun

Etymology: From epi- + -physis.

  1. The pineal gland.
  2. The rounded end of any long bone.
  3. A small upper piece of each half of an alveolus of a sea urchin.