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Inflammation of the end (epiphysis) of a long bone. It may result in retardation of growth and deformity of the affected bone. Inflammation of an epiphysis, especially that at the hip, knee, or shoulder in an infant.  

The pineal gland; a cone-shaped organ in the brain that secretes melatonin.  

A plate of epiphyseal cartilage separating the epiphysis and the diaphysis of a long bone. The closed border of the growth plate at the end of a bone when it has stopped growing. A line at the junction of the epiphysis and diaphysis of a long bone. It is the remnant of the epiphyseal disk.…

A type of cartilage in the bones of children and adolescents which expands and hardens as the bones grow to full size.  

A condition in which the eye fills with tears either because the lacrimal duct is blocked or because excessive tears are being secreted. Watering of the eye, in which tears flow onto the cheek. It is due to some abnormality of the tear drainage system. Inadequate drainage of tears in the eyes with the result…

An unusual symptom which may not be caused by a disease. An unusual symptom or event that may occur simultaneously with a disease but is not necessarily directly related to it. An exceptional symptom or occurrence in a disease that is not related to the usual course of the disease.  

Menstruation at shorter intervals than twenty-eight days.  

Very heavy bleeding during menstruation occurring at very short intervals.  

A hereditary disease of the brain associated with learning disabilities, epilepsy and tumours on the kidney and heart.  

An attack of convulsions, and sometimes unconsciousness, due to epilepsy.