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epiphyseal

UK //ˌepɪˈfɪziəl//US //ˌepəˈfɪziəl//

词源

源自希腊语 'epiphysis'(意为生长物或突起)加上形容词后缀 '-eal',17世纪进入医学术语。

adjective

❶ 指与骨骺相关的,骨骺是长骨两端负责生长的软骨区域,在儿童和青少年时期尤为活跃。

“The epiphyseal plate is crucial for bone growth in children.”

(骨骺板对儿童的骨骼生长至关重要。)

“X-rays can show abnormalities in the epiphyseal region.”

(X光可以显示骨骺区域的异常情况。)

同义词:growth plate-related, physeal, cartilaginous

常见短语

epiphyseal plate — 指长骨末端的生长板,由软骨构成,是骨骼纵向生长的关键部位。

“The epiphyseal plate gradually ossifies during adolescence.”

(骨骺板在青春期逐渐骨化。)

epiphyseal line — 骨骺线,是骨骺板完全骨化后留下的痕迹,标志骨骼停止生长。

“The presence of an epiphyseal line indicates the end of bone growth.”

(骨骺线的存在标志着骨骼生长的结束。)