epiphyseal

/ɛpɪˈfɪzɪəl, -ˈfaɪz-/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the epiphysis; relating to or forming the epiphysis

“The doctor examined the epiphyseal plate in the x-ray.”

2. noun

the epiphysis of a bone

“The surgeon carefully removed the epiphyseal tissue.”

Synonyms

  • growing
  • ossification

Antonyms

  • atrophic
  • regression