physis
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Etymology
editBorrowed from Ancient Greek φύσις (phúsis).
Noun
editphysis (countable and uncountable, plural physes)
- (Ancient Greek philosophy and theology) Nature, as contrasted with law or custom.
- (anatomy, countable) The epiphyseal plate, a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone, found in children and adolescents.
Derived terms
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editPortuguese
editNoun
editphysis f (uncountable)
- (Ancient Greek philosophy and theology) physis (nature, as contrasted with law or custom)
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