epiphysis

NOUN /ɪ'pɪfɪsɪs/

9 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH E

epiphysis is a valid 9-letter word worth 19 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS

E1P3I1P3H4Y4S1I1S1

1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 =19 PTS

DOUBLE WORD → 38TRIPLE WORD → 57

MEANING

What does epiphysis mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES

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

SYNONYMS

BROADER

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.

BROADER