epiphysis cerebri
- noun
- /ˌɛpɪˈfaɪsɪs ˈsɛrəbraɪ/
- Specialized
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epífisis cerebri
- The epiphysis cerebri plays a crucial role in regulating sleep cycles through secretion of melatonin.
Examples
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Scientists have studied the epiphysis cerebri to better understand its influence on circadian rhythms.
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Did you know that the epiphysis cerebri secretes melatonin?
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Damage to the epiphysis cerebri can disrupt an individual's hormonal balance and sleep patterns.
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The epiphysis cerebri plays a crucial role in regulating sleep.
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Damage to the epiphysis cerebri can disrupt an individual's hormonal balance and sleep patterns.
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The epiphysis cerebri plays a crucial role in regulating sleep cycles through secretion of melatonin.
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Scientists have studied the epiphysis cerebri to better understand its influence on circadian rhythms.
Synonyms
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A small pea-shaped part of the brain that makes melatonin to help control sleep
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A small gland in the brain that makes melatonin and helps control sleep and daily body rhythms
A small gland in the brain that makes melatonin to control sleep
Surface Forms
Morphology
epiphysis + cerebri
The compound is fully compositional: 'epiphysis' denotes a small endocrine gland and 'cerebri' is the Latin genitive ('of the brain'), so together they mean the gland of the brain. Although technical/Latin, the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents, so a learner who knows both parts can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The name epiphysis cerebri comes from old words: epiphysis meaning 'a growth on' and cerebri meaning 'of the brain'. So it helps you picture a small part sitting on the brain that makes the sleep hormone melatonin and helps control sleep.