Term info
database cross reference
- UMLS:C4021593
comment
An epiphysis is the expanded articular end of a long bone that developes from a secondary ossification center, and which during the period of growth is either entirely cartilaginous or is separated from the shaft by a cartilaginous disk.
created by
peter
creation date
2008-03-28T06:48:00Z
definition
An anomaly of one or more epiphyses of a limb.
has exact synonym
Abnormality involving the epiphyses of the limbs, Abnormal shape of end part of limb bones
id
HP:0006505