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Epiphyse

pineal gland

noun e-pi-FUE-ze Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Origin: from Greek epiphysis (growth upon)

Also means

epiphysis (end of a long bone)

Usage Note

Epiphyse can mean either the pineal body (which produces melatonin) or the end section of a long bone in anatomy. In popular health writing, the melatonin-producing pineal gland meaning is more common and relevant to sleep discussions.

Examples

"Die Epiphyse produziert Melatonin und reguliert den Schlaf-Wach-Rhythmus."

Natural Translation

The pineal gland produces melatonin and regulates the sleep-wake cycle.

Literal Translation

The pineal-gland produces melatonin and regulates the sleep-wake-rhythm.

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