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(), n.; pl. Epiphyses (). [NL., fr. Gr. 'epi°fysis, fr. 'epify°ein to grow upon; 'epi° upon + fy°ein to grow.] (Anat.) (a) The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or diaphysis. (b) The cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See Pineal gland, under Pineal. スポンサード リンク
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