What does "Growth plate" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
A "growth plate" is a part of a child's or teenager's bone that is still growing. It's like a region in the bone that is responsible for making the bone longer or bigger. Once a person is fully grown, these growth plates close and become solid bone.
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