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diaphysis

/dahy-af-uh-sis/US // daɪˈæf ə sɪs //UK // (daɪˈæfɪsɪs) //

干骺端,骨骺线,骺线,干骺线

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural di·aph·y·ses [dahy-af-uh-seez]. /daɪˈæf əˌsiz/. Anatomy.

    • : the shaft of a long bone.

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Examples

  • Fragilitas of the bone probably exists in many cases when fracture of its diaphysis occurs.

  • The diaphysis is large and nearly straight; the distal extremity is furnished with two equal condyles separated by a deep channel.

  • The end of the diaphysis may be palpated through the skin in front.

  • As we know, the long bones are composed of a body or diaphysis and of extremities or articular heads, the epiphyses.

  • In compound separations of epiphysis, the end of the diaphysis may be pushed through the skin.