epiphysis
معنی فارسی
شاخ استخوان
معنی کامل و مثالها
/ē pif´ǝ sis/n., pl.
● (کالبد شناسی)
● رو وخشه، سراستخوان، اپی فیز
● تنیزهی کاجی، جسم کاجی (pineal body و epiphysis cerebri هم میگویند)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Greek 'epiphysis', meaning 'an addition, increase.'
مثال
- The epiphysis of the bone was clearly visible in the X-ray.
- The fracture occurred at the epiphysis.
- The growth of the epiphysis is crucial during adolescence.
ترکیبهای رایج
Bone epiphysis Epiphysis growth Epiphysis fracture
تعریف انگلیسی
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