epiphyseal
/ˌɛpɪˈfɪziəl/
adjective
- Relating to the epiphysis, the rounded end of a long bone, especially the growth plate in children.
- An epiphyseal fracture can affect how a bone develops in a young athlete.
- The X-ray showed normal epiphyseal development for the patient's age.
- The doctor examined the epiphyseal plate to check the child's bone growth.