epiphyseal
adjective
epiph·y·se·al
i-ˌpi-fə-ˈsē-əl 
variants
or less commonly epiphysial
: of or relating to an epiphysis
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It was thought that lifting weights could stunt growth caused by damage to the epiphyseal plates in long bones like the femur (thigh) and humerus (upper arm).
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2024
The age of the female skeleton at 18 years old was determined based on the epiphyseal lines of her humerus.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2024
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2024
The age of the female skeleton at 18 years old was determined based on the epiphyseal lines of her humerus.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2024
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“Epiphyseal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epiphyseal. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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epiphyseal
adjective
epiph·y·se·al
i-ˌpif-ə-ˈsē-əl
variants
also epiphysial
: of or relating to an epiphysis
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