DIAPHYSIS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the main (mid) section of a long bone

Categories: Long bone, Os longum

Synonyms

Shaft, Diaphysis

🔗 Related Words

dia – A related word in the same word family.

physis – A related word in the same word family.

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Words in the same family branched apart as languages evolved in different regions.