diaphysis

/daɪˈæfəsəs/
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Other forms: diaphyses

Definitions of diaphysis
  1. noun
    the main (mid) section of a long bone
    synonyms: shaft
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    type of:
    long bone, os longum
    in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow
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