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diaphysis

/daɪˈæf.ə.sɪs/

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noun

/daɪˈæf.ə.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruОсновная или средняя часть (тело) длинной кости, расположенная между эпифизами.

The main or mid-section (shaft) of a long bone, located between the epiphyses.

  1. Main section of a long boneC1formalmedical

    The shaft or central part of a long bone, between the epiphyses.

    ruОсновной отдел длинной кости

    • The diaphysis of the femur is the longest part of the bone.
    • A fracture in the diaphysis often requires a cast or surgery.
    • The diaphysis contains the medullary cavity filled with bone marrow.

    Synonymsbodyshaft

Forms
  • diaphyses plural form
  • diaphyses' possessive plural form
  • diaphysis's possessive singular form