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diaphysis
[ dahy-af-uh-sis ]
noun
- the shaft of a long bone.
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Derived Forms
- diaphysial, adjective
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Other Words From
- di·a·phys·i·al di·a·phys·e·al [dahy-, uh, -, fiz, -ee-, uh, l], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of diaphysis1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of diaphysis1
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Example Sentences
Fragilitas of the bone probably exists in many cases when fracture of its diaphysis occurs.
The diaphysis is large and nearly straight; the distal extremity is furnished with two equal condyles separated by a deep channel.
The end of the diaphysis may be palpated through the skin in front.
As we know, the long bones are composed of a body or diaphysis and of extremities or articular heads, the epiphyses.
In compound separations of epiphysis, the end of the diaphysis may be pushed through the skin.
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