Preferred Term:
epiphyses
Definition:
The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.
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Entry Terms:
- epiphysis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/18552
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