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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) diaphysis
the shaft of a long bone.

Etymology: (1825–35; < NL < Gk, =diaphý(esthai) to grow between)

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1. (noun) diaphysis, shaft
the main (mid) section of a long bone

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1. (noun) diaphysis
an abnormal prolongation of the axis of inflorescence

2. (noun) diaphysis
the shaft, or main part, of a bone, which is first ossified

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