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epiphysial

epiphysial

1 9.9
Relating to the end part of a long bone that grows separately from the main part
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛpɪˈfaɪziəl/
  • Specialized
: epifisario
  • The epiphysial line is visible on X-rays until full skeletal maturity is reached.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the effect of hormones on epiphysial cartilage development.

  • A fracture involving the epiphysial plate can affect bone growth in children.

  • The epiphysial growth plate is crucial for bone development.

  • In children, the epiphysial plates allow for bone lengthening.

  • X-rays revealed that the child had open epiphysial plates, indicating potential for further growth.

  • Doctors monitored the epiphysial development of the patient's arm to ensure it was healing properly.

  • The epiphysial region of the femur is critical for bone growth during adolescence.

Synonyms

epiphyseal
vsepiphysial
  • Specialized
1 9.6

Relating to the end of a long bone where new bone grows

is about the same area but stresses separate formation from the shaft

Surface Forms

epiphysial positive

Morphology

epiphysial = epiphysis (transparent) = epiphysis + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'epiphysis' with the suffix '-al', meaning 'relating to'.

Etymology

The word epiphysial comes from Greek parts epi- 'upon', as in epicenter, and physis 'growth'. So, epiphysial describes the growing end of a long bone that develops separately from the main shaft.