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diaphysis Definition

di·aphy·sis (dī af′ə sis)

noun pl. diaphyses -·ses′ (-sēz′)

the shaft of a long bone, as distinguished from the growing ends

Etymology: ModL < Gr, line of separation, spinous process of the tibia < diaphyein, to grow through < dia-, through + phyein, to bring forth: see physic

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diaphysis Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • tibia: There were no significant differences in cortical volumetric bone mineral density ( vBMD ) at the radius or tibia diaphysis between the groups.