Found 2 items, similar to diaphysis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: diaphysis diaphysis n : the main (mid) section of a long bone [syn: shaft] [also: diaphyses (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Diaphysis Diaphysis \Di*aph"y*sis\, n. [Gr. ? a growing through; dia` through + ? to bring forth.] 1. (Bot.) An abnormal prolongation of the axis of inflorescence. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) The shaft, or main part, of a bone, which is first ossified. [1913 Webster]