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epiphysis

noun

a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

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Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
S
Contains
PI
Scrabble score
19
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

noun

  1. 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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