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Diaphysis

Di-aph′y-sis

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] a growing through;
διά
through + [GREEK] to bring forth.]
1.
(Bot.)
An abnormal prolongation of the axis of inflorescence.
2.
(Anat.)
The shaft, or main part, of a bone, which is first ossified.

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