metaphysis

• Substantif désignant la partie en croissance d'un os long, située entre la diaphyse (corps de l'os) et l'épiphyse (extrémité de l'os).

A noun referring to the growing part of a long bone, located between the diaphysis (shaft) and the epiphysis (end).

1. Bone growth regionC2formalmedical

   The growing part of a long bone located between the diaphysis (shaft) and the epiphysis (end), containing the growth plate in children.

   métaphyse

   • The metaphysis is highly vascularized and prone to infection in children.
   • Fractures in the metaphysis often heal faster than those in the diaphysis.
   • The surgeon examined the metaphysis for signs of abnormal growth.