Epiphyseal plate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004031",
  "term": "Epiphyseal plate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cartilaginous growth plate located near the ends of long bones in children and adolescents, responsible for longitudinal bone growth. It consists of several zones of cartilage cells that proliferate, hypertrophy, and eventually ossify. Once growth is complete, the epiphyseal plate fuses and is replaced by bone, forming the epiphyseal line.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cartilage"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 750 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/epiphyseal-plate/"
}