diaphysis
noun
the shaft of a long bone.
diaphyseal
-
a word derived from
diaphysis.
Example Sentences
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This process replaces cartilage with bone on the diaphyseal side of the plate, resulting in a lengthening of the bone.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
On the diaphyseal side, cartilage is ossified, and the diaphysis grows in length.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The more mature cells are situated closer to the diaphyseal end of the plate.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
