diaphysis
diaphysis (dy-af-i-sis) n. the body, or shaft, of a long bone, consisting of a thick cylinder of compact bone surrounding a large medullary cavity. Compare epiphysis.
—diaphysial (dy-ă-fiz-iăl) adj.
—diaphysial (dy-ă-fiz-iăl) adj.
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