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epiphysis |
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The head of a long bone that articulates with a neighboring skeletal element and is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united[MESH,modified]. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001437 |
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definition |
The head of a long bone that articulates with a neighboring skeletal element and is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united[MESH,modified]. |
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epiphysis |
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UBERON:0001437 |
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epiphysis |
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