Wegner line

Weg·ner line

(veg'nĕr), a narrow, whitish, slightly curved line representing an area of preliminary calcification at the junction of the epiphysis and diaphysis of a long bone, related to syphilitic epiphysitis.

Wegner,

Friedrich R.G., German pathologist, 1843-1917. Wegner disease - inflammation of the epiphyseal line associated with congenital syphilis. Synonym(s): syphilitic osteochondritisWegner line - a narrow whitish line at the junction of the epiphysis and diaphysis of a long bone, related to syphilitic epiphysitis.