|
|
Definition of Diaphysis
1. Noun. The main (mid) section of a long bone.
Definition of Diaphysis
1. n. An abnormal prolongation of the axis of inflorescence.
Definition of Diaphysis
1. Noun. (anatomy) The central shaft of any long bone ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Diaphysis
1. [n -PHYSES]
Medical Definition of Diaphysis
1. The shaft of a long bone. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Diaphysis
Literary usage of Diaphysis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Explorations in Turkestan, Expedition of 1904: Prehistoric Civilizations of by Raphael Pumpelly (1908)
"Length of diaphysis after Martin 382 388 6. Sagittal diameter of middle of
diaphysis 34 34 ... Circumference of upper diaphysis cross-section , 102 101 13. ..."
2. General surgical pathology and therapeutics, in fifty lectures by Theodor Billroth (1875)
"Let us suppose an acute total periostitis and osteomyelitis with necrosis of the
diaphysis of the tibia. The entire periosteum and medulla have suppurated ..."
3. The Practitioner by Gale Group, ProQuest Information and Learning Company (1899)
"(a) The essential change is located at the line of ossifying cartilage, where
the epiphysis joins the diaphysis. Here the cells are altered in size, ..."
4. On fractures and dislocations by Heinrich Helferich, Jonathan Hutchinson (1899)
"The upper end of the diaphysis is displaced forwards and inwards, and its axis
directed in front of the aero- Fig. 56—Shows the thickening on the pectoral ..."
5. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1890)
"The bones increase in length by means of ossification at that part of the epiphysial
cartilage which is in proximity with the diaphysis. ..."
6. The Clinical Journal (1895)
"In certain instances it is impossible, but in the case of the tibial diaphysis
it is usually pretty easy to make out the nature of the lesion. ..."
7. Operative surgery by Theodor Kocher (1894)
"Resection of the diaphysis of the Humerus.—The excision of the humerus offers
... Upon the diaphysis the relation of the radial nerve must be principally ..."
Other Resources:
