Definition for Diaphysis:

• d[= i]- af'i-sis, n. ( bot.) an abnormal elongation of the axis of a flower or of an inflorescence: ( anat.) the continuity of a bone between its two ends. [ Gr. dia, through, phyesthai, to grow.]

Synonyms for Diaphysis:

• n.

  •body (noun)
  • diaphysis.
  •shaft (noun)
  • monolith,
  • beam,
  • column,
  • axis,
  • spear,
  • missile,
  • thill,
  • tongue,
  • duct,
  • conduit,
  • hole,
  • arrow,
  • barb,
  • axle,
  • ray,
  • bar,
  • flue,
  • pinnacle,
  • cylinder,
  • obelisk,
  • helve,
  • spindle,
  • lance,
  • rod,
  • handle,
  • pillar,
  • chimney,
  • spire,
  • helves,
  • pole,
  • tunnel,
  • vent.

• Other synonyms:

  •n.
  • anatomy,
  • long bone,
  • Os Longum,
  • shaft.

Antonyms for Diaphysis:

• n.

  • shaft
    advantage, closure.

Diaphysis Sentence Examples:

• It is seldom pure, a portion of the diaphysis usually being broken off and remaining attached to the epiphysis.

Homophones for Diaphysis:

• deedbox, daboecia, dabchick, dibbuk, dybbuk, davys, devisee, day book, deep-six, dovekie, deep kiss, date back, dipus, ditty bag, diadophis, devices, dubious, dubuque, De Bakey, devious, database, device, deep-sea, deface, debug, defog, dieback, Dovish, devoice, deific, doofus, debauch, debase, daybook, debussy, die back, debs, dipsacus, dative case, devise, defuse, du bois, debouch, debauchee, depose, diffuse, dipsacaceae, davis, daviesia.

Hyponym for Diaphysis:

• n.

  • body
    long bone, Os Longum.