diaphysial

/ˌdaɪəˈfɪziəl/
adjective
  1. Variant spelling of diaphyseal; relating to the shaft of a long bone.
    • The surgeon focused on the diaphysial section of the humerus.
    • The diaphysial part of the tibia is strong and dense.
    • In the X-ray, the diaphysial fracture was clearly visible.
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