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эпифиз

pineal gland

Meaning of эпифиз

small gland in the brain that helps regulate sleep cycles

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Russian[ɪˈpʲifʲɪs]
pineal gland
эпифиз - pineal gland
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эпифиз with English translation

эпифиз usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The pineal gland helps control sleep.

Эпифиз помогает регулировать сон.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Light can affect the pineal gland.

Свет может влиять на эпифиз.

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эпифиз belongs to the topic "Internal Organs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

эпифизpineal gland
головаhead
лицоface
носnose
ротmouth
губаlip
зубtooth

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What's the difference between эпифиз / шишковидная железа

🇷🇺Russian
эпифиз

The short, standard anatomical term; in medical Russian it is the most common name for this gland.

C1Very Often

The pineal gland helps regulate circadian rhythms.

Эпифиз участвует в регуляции циркадных ритмов.

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🇷🇺Russian
шишковидная железа

A more descriptive name; often used in textbooks and popular science to make the organ immediately clear.

C1Often

The pineal gland is located in the diencephalon.

Шишковидная железа расположена в промежуточном мозге.

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How to pronounce эпифиз and what this word means

эпифиз translation: pineal gland. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce эпифиз

[ɪˈpʲifʲɪs]

эпифиз translation

pineal gland

эпифиз examples

The pineal gland helps control sleep.

эпифиз transcription

[ɪˈpʲifʲɪs]

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эпифиз meaning: what does it mean?

маленькая железа в мозге, регулирующая сон и бодрствование

эпифиз pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

эпифиз is pronounced as [ɪˈpʲifʲɪs]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

эпифиз definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The pineal gland helps control sleep. Translation: Эпифиз помогает регулировать сон.

Is эпифиз part of Internal Organs vocabulary?

Yes, эпифиз (pineal gland) can be learned in the Internal Organs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is эпифиз part of Body vocabulary?

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