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Diaphysis

Diaphysis Meaning & Definition
Diaphysis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Diaphysis?

[n] the main (mid) section of a long bone

Synonyms | Synonyms for Diaphysis: shaft

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See Also | long bone | os longum

Diaphysis In Webster's Dictionary

\Di*aph"y*sis\, n. [Gr. ? a growing through; dia` through + ? to bring forth.] 1. (Bot.) An abnormal prolongation of the axis of inflorescence. 2. (Anat.) The shaft, or main part, of a bone, which is first ossified.

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