metaphysis

metaphysis /me·taph·y·sis/ (me-taf´i-sis) pl. metaph´yses   [Gr.] the wider part at the end of a long bone, adjacent to the epiphyseal disk.

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me·taph·y·sis (m-tf-ss)

n. pl. me·taph·y·ses (-sz)

The zone of growth between the epiphysis and diaphysis during development of a bone.

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meta·physi·al (mt-fz-l) adj.

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metaphysis (mtaf´isis),

n the line of junction of the epiphysis with the diaphysis of a long bone.

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metaphysis

pl. metaphyses [Gr.] the wider part at the end of the shaft of a long bone, adjacent to the epiphyseal disk.