骺 (hóu) - Epiphysis — the end part of a long & cartilage.

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骺 · hóu

Epiphysis — the end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft;

cartilage.

Epiphysis — the end part of a longcartilage.

Usage highlights

Epiphyseal plateEpiphyseal cartilageEpiphyseal injuryEpiphyseal lineEpiphyseal fusionEpiphyseal dysplasia

Synonyms

  • 骨骺— bone epiphysis (full term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The epiphysis is crucial for bone growth (骨骺).
  • Doctors examined the epiphyseal plate (骨骺板).
  • Epiphyseal injuries can affect growth (骨骺损伤).
  • The cartilage model precedes bone formation (骺软骨).

Collocations

  • Epiphyseal plate(骨骺板)
  • Epiphyseal cartilage(骺软骨)
  • Epiphyseal injury(骨骺损伤)
  • Epiphyseal line(骨骺线)
  • Epiphyseal fusion(骨骺闭合)
  • Epiphyseal dysplasia(骨骺发育不良)

Idioms

  • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis(股骨头骨骺滑脱)
  • Epiphyseal stippling(点状骨骺)
  • Epiphyseal separation(骨骺分离)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a medical/anatomical term with no significant cultural symbolism.
  • Used in traditional Chinese medicine contexts for bone development discussions.
  • Appears in pediatric orthopedics for growth-related conditions.

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