epifýza

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Czech

Pronunciation

Noun

epifýza f

  1. pineal gland, epiphysis (small, pinecone-shaped endocrine gland found near the centre of the brain that produces melatonin)
    Synonym: šišinka
  2. epiphysis (rounded end of any long bone)

Declension

Further reading

  • epifýza in Příruční slovník jazyka českého, 1935–1957
  • epifýza in Slovník spisovného jazyka českého, 1960–1971, 1989