epiphyseal

/ˌɛpɪˈfɪziəl/
adjective
  1. 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.
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