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Epiphysis word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "epiphysis" word

[noun] a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
[noun] the end of a long bone; initially separated from the main bone by a layer of cartilage that eventually ossifies so the parts become fused
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\E*piph"y*sis\, n.; pl. {Epiphyses}. [NL., fr. Gr. 'epi`fysis, fr. 'epify`ein to grow upon; 'epi` upon + fy`ein to grow.] (Anat.)
(a) The end, or other superficial part, of a bone, which ossifies separately from the central portion, or {diaphysis}.
(b) The cerebral epiphysis, or pineal gland. See {Pineal gland}, under {Pineal}.

Synonyms for epiphysis

epiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland

See also: ductless gland | endocrine gland | long bone | os longum |

The fun area, different aproach to word »epiphysis«

Let's analyse "epiphysis" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SISYHPIPE. Average typing speed for these characters is 2520 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: epiphysis: 5 + 9 + 9 = 23, reduced: 5 (or 3 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: epiphysis: 5 + 7 + 9 + 7 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 9 + 1 = 54, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (2) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
P (2) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
S (2) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
Y (1) 25 Knight of Wands Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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