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metaphysis

Definition

The section of a long bone where the shaft (diaphysis) becomes wider towards the end of the bone (epiphysis). In development, this area contains the growth plate where new bone is formed to increase the length of the bone.

Translations :

métaphyse , f

Partie des os située entre l'épiphyse et la diaphyse. Zone de croissance en longueur de l'os chez le jeune animal.

Metaphyse , f

Abschnitt des Röhrenknochens zwischen Epiphyse und Diaphyse. Bei Jungtieren Zone des Längenwachstums.

metafisi , f
metáfisis , f
metàfisi , f
metafyse , f
metafyse
tillväxtzon i rörben
metafýza , f
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