EPIPHYSES Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
epiphyses.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word epiphyses. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word epiphyses. (close relations)
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Definition of EPIPHYSES
Definition of EPIPHYSES
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Best Alternative Words for EPIPHYSES
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epiphysis | nounn | |||||||
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 • a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin | ||||||||
epiphysis cerebri | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin | ||||||||
pineal body | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin | ||||||||
pineal gland | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin |
Best Hypernyms For EPIPHYSES
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epiphyses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
endocrine
Phrases (4)
ductless glandendocrine glandlong boneos longum