diaphysis
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diaphyses
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Origin of diaphysis
1825–35; < New Latin < Greek, equivalent to diaphȳ́ ( esthai ) to grow between + -sis -sis
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Notice the long shaft or diaphysis in the middle of the bone.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
A bone grows in length when osseous tissue is added to the diaphysis.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The yellow marrow in the diaphysis is exposed and damaged.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Capillaries and osteoblasts from the diaphysis penetrate this zone, and the osteoblasts secrete bone tissue on the remaining calcified cartilage.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Fragilitas of the bone probably exists in many cases when fracture of its diaphysis occurs.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
It can be found under the periosteum and in the diaphyses of long bones, where it provides support and protection.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The effusions were most strongly marked in cases of fractures of the diaphyses, although this was more noticeable in some situations than others.
From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry
In the caves that were inhabited by man, however, we find the apophyses neglected, whilst the diaphyses are split open.
From Manners and Monuments of Prehistoric Peoples by D'Anvers, N.
In young subjects before the bones are fully developed the epiphyses may be separated from the diaphyses.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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