diaphysis
Americannoun
plural
diaphysesnoun
Other Word Forms
- diaphyseal adjective
- diaphysial adjective
Etymology
Origin of diaphysis
1825–35; < New Latin < Greek, equivalent to diaphȳ́ ( esthai ) to grow between + -sis -sis
Example Sentences
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Osteoclasts then break down some of the spongy bone to create a marrow, or medullary, cavity in the center of the diaphysis.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
In long bones, chondrocytes form a template of the hyaline cartilage diaphysis.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The diaphysis contains compact bone surrounding a medullary cavity containing bone marrow On either end is an epiphysis containing cancellous or spongy bone.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
A long bone has two parts: the diaphysis and the epiphysis.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The upper end of the diaphysis forms a projecting ridge which may be felt below and in front of the acromion.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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