epiphysis

Term: epiphysis

Origin: Anc Greek

επί/epi(=prefix , with the accusative case meaning “upon, towards”)

+ (-φυση)/-physi(=-physis, noun of verb φύω=to grow, to germinate)

literally meaning “to grow towards”

Definition:

Epihysis is each of the growing ends of the long bone (diaphysis) which ossifies separately from the bone shaft.