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Epiphyses

Medical Definition: The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.
Guide Notes: IM GEN or unspecified; NIM with specific long bone IM; DIAPHYSES (shaft of long bones) is also available
Epiphyses Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Growth Plate - The area between the epiphysis and the diaphysis within which bone growth occurs.

Epiphyses Medical Definitions and Terms

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