Synonyms & related words for epiphyses

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Words related to epiphyses

Explore words related to epiphyses — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include epiphysis, epiphyseal, epiphysial, diaphysis, diaphyseal, condyle, synchondrosis, carpale. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does epiphyses come from?

The word epiphyses breaks down into 3 roots of Greek origin: epi-, from Greek epi (“upon”); phys, from Greek phyein (“to grow”); and -es, from Greek es (“plural”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.