Relating to or affecting the epiphysis or growth plates of bones, used especially in medical contexts.
From 'epiphysis' + '-ial' (relating to). An alternate form of 'epiphyseal,' both used in medical terminology.
Epiphysial disorders in children can stunt growth or cause limbs to develop unevenly—it's why pediatricians pay special attention to growth patterns and why growth hormone therapy targets the epiphysial system.
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