Epiphysis

Definition:

• (n.) The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or diaphysis.
• (n.) The cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See Pineal gland, under Pineal.

Compare epiphysis with other words:

epiphyses vs. epiphysis

epiphysis vs. metaphysis

apophysis vs. epiphysis

epiphyseal vs. epiphysis

epiphysis vs. hypophysis

diaphysis vs. epiphysis

bone vs. epiphysis