epiphysis
/ɪ'pɪfɪsɪs/
noun
9 letters4 syllables19 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1
A small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin.
2
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.
WORD FORMS
Related formepiphyseal
Related formepiphysial
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®19 points
Words With Friends®19 points
Double word38 points
Triple word57 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinepiphysisway
Starts & ends withE … S
Syllablese · piph · y · sis
SYNONYMS & RELATED5
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