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key term - Epiphyseal plate

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Definition

The epiphyseal plate, also known as the growth plate, is a layer of cartilage found in children and adolescents, located at the ends of long bones. It allows for the lengthwise growth of the bone until it fully ossifies into solid bone in adulthood.

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