Epiphysis

The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.

epiphysis

Archaeology; Human evolution

A secondary center of ossification (bone formation) usually located at the ends of long bones, separated from the primary center (diaphysis, the shaft) by cartilage growth plates ...

epiphysis

Health care; Genetic disorders

The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.

epiphysis

Mining; General mining; Mineral mining

An apophysis or tongue of an intrusion which is detached from its source. Also spelled epiphesis.

indications

Biotechnology; Health care; Life Sciences; Medical; Diseases; Hospitals; Diseases; Herbal medicine

In medicine, an indication is a valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery. The opposite of indication is contraindication.

contraindications

Biotechnology; Health care; Life Sciences; Medical; Diseases; Hospitals; Diseases; Herbal medicine

A contraindication (pronounced as contra-indication) is a condition or factor that speaks against a certain measure. It is mostly used in medicine, with regard to factors that ...

complications

Biotechnology; Health care; Life Sciences; Medical; Biomedical; Diseases; Hospitals; Diseases

Complication, in medicine, is an unfavorable evolution of a disease, a health condition or a medical treatment. The disease can become worse in its severity or show a higher ...