An epiphysis is the expanded articular end of a long bone that developes from a secondary ossification center, and which during the period of growth is either entirely cartilaginous or is separated from the shaft by a cartilaginous disk.
Synonyms:
exact_synonym:
Abnormal shape of end part of limb bones; Abnormality involving the epiphyses of the limbs; Abnormality of limb epiphysis morphology