epiphysis

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 105600259)
    is a type of: long bone, os longum - in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow
  2. A small endocrine gland in the brain;
    Situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum;
    Secretes melatonin (synset 105492750)
    is a type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
    same as: epiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland

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