1. of, relating to, or affecting the epiphysis (the end of a long bone, especially in children and young adults before it fuses with the shaft)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; also spelled 'epiphyseal'

Examples

• The epiphysial plate is responsible for bone growth in children.
• Epiphysial fractures require careful treatment to avoid disrupting growth.
• X-rays revealed damage to the epiphysial region of the femur.
• Growth hormone affects epiphysial development during adolescence.
• The epiphysial cartilage gradually ossifies as the child matures.