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Epiphyseal (adjective)

Definition: Pertaining to or located in the epiphysis, the rounded end of a long bone.

Epiphyseal (noun)

Definition: An epiphyseal plate or growth plate; a cartilaginous region in growing bone where ossification occurs.

Sample Sentences:

1. Sarah broke her leg and now her doctor recommends an X-ray to check for damage near the epiphyseal region.

2. The epiphyseal plates in young children allow bones to grow longer as they mature.

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