Definition: 'Diaphysis'
diaphysis
Type: TermPronunciation: dī-af′i-sis, -sēz
Definitions:
1. An elongated rodlike structure, as the part of a long bone between the epiphysial extremities. The shaft of a long bone, as distinguished from the epiphyses, or extremities, and apophyses, or outgrowths.
Synonyms:
shaft
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