diaphysis

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Noun diaphysis has 1 sense

diaphysis, shaft - the main (mid) section of a long bone
--₁ is a kind of long bone, os longum

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Diaphysis

Noun:

The main or shaft portion of a long bone.

Example sentence: The diaphysis of the femur is responsible for providing support and strength to the leg.

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