Definition of Metaphysis

1. Noun. The growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis.

Group relationships: Long Bone, Os Longum
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Outgrowth, Process

Definition of Metaphysis

1. n. Change of form; transformation.

Definition of Metaphysis

1. Noun. (anatomy) The part of a long bone that grows during development ¹

2. Noun. change of form; transformation ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Metaphysis

1. A conical section of bone between the epiphysis and diaphysis of long bones. Origin: meta-+ G. Physis, growth (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Metaphysis

metaphyseal dysplasia
metaphysial
metaphysial dysostosis
metaphysial dysplasia
metaphysial fibrous cortical defect
metaphysic
metaphysical
metaphysically
metaphysician
metaphysicians
metaphysicist
metaphysicists
metaphysick
metaphysicks
metaphysics
metaphysis (current term)
metaphysitis
metaphyta
metaphyte
metaphytes
metaplasia
metaplasias
metaplasis
metaplasm
metaplasms
metaplast
metaplastic
metaplastic anaemia
metaplastic anemia
metaplastic carcinoma

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