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epiphysis vs endocrine gland

endocrine gland vs epiphysis

epiphysis and endocrine gland both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
epiphysis Yes No No No
endocrine gland Yes No No No
As nouns, endocrine gland is a hypernym of epiphysis; that is, endocrine gland is a word with a broader meaning than epiphysis:
  • epiphysis: a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
  • endocrine gland: any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Other hypernyms of epiphysis include ductless gland, endocrine.
epiphysis (noun) endocrine gland (noun)
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 any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
Difference between epiphysis and endocrine gland

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