epiphyseal

Thân thiện

A doctor points to the epiphyseal plate on an X-ray image.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the epiphysis of a bone: The term "epiphyseal" describes anything pertaining to the epiphysis, which is the rounded end of a long bone, initially separated from the main shaft by cartilage, which later ossifies.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for any damage to the epiphyseal plate.
  • Epiphyseal fusion marks the end of bone growth in adolescents.

Advanced Usage

• "Epiphyseal line": A remnant of the epiphyseal plate, visible in adult bones as a faint line.
  • After growth is complete, the epiphyseal plate is replaced by an epiphyseal line.
• "Epiphyseal dysplasia": A medical condition involving abnormal development of the epiphyses.
  • The child was diagnosed with a form of epiphyseal dysplasia.

Variants and Related Words

• Epiphysis (n): The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft.
  • The fracture occurred at the epiphysis of the femur.
• Diaphyseal (adj): Relating to the diaphysis, or main shaft, of a long bone.
  • The tumor was located in the diaphyseal region.

Synonyms

• None commonly used: "Epiphyseal" is a precise anatomical term. In general contexts, one might use descriptive phrases like "pertaining to the end of a bone" or "relating to bone growth plates."

Related Phrases

• Epiphyseal plate (or growth plate): The area of growing tissue near the ends of long bones in children and adolescents.
  • Injuries to the epiphyseal plate can affect future bone growth.
• Epiphyseal artery: An artery supplying blood to the epiphysis of a bone.
  • The epiphyseal artery is crucial for bone development.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to the epiphysis of a bone

Từ đồng nghĩa

• epiphysial