epiphysis - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

Synonyms

• epiphysis
• epiphysis cerebri
• pineal body
• pineal gland

More generic

• ductless gland
• endocrine
• endocrine gland

Noun

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

Synonyms

• epiphysis

More generic

• long bone
• os longum

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