DIAPHYSIS


Meaning of DIAPHYSIS in English

[ dʌɪ'afɪsɪs ]

■ noun ( plural diaphyses -si:z ) Anatomy the shaft or central part of a long bone. Compare with epiphysis .

Origin

C19: from Gk diaphusis 'growing through'.

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