About The Word Diaphysis
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Diaphysis
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What's The Definition Of Diaphysis?
[n] the main (mid) section of a long bone
Synonyms | Synonyms for Diaphysis: shaft Related Terms | Find terms related to Diaphysis: 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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