Metaphysis
noun
The metaphysis is the part of a long bone where the diaphysis (shaft) meets the epiphysis (end). This area is important for bone growth.
The doctors examined the child's metaphysis to ensure proper bone development.

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Formal
metaphysis of the femur, metaphysis in children, metaphysis and growth plate
noun
The metaphysis is the part of a long bone where the diaphysis (shaft) meets the epiphysis (end). This area is important for bone growth.
The doctors examined the child's metaphysis to ensure proper bone development.

Usage tips
Formal
metaphysis of the femur, metaphysis in children, metaphysis and growth plate
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Anatomy
Understand the metaphysis' role in limb growth.
In children, the metaphysis is critical for growing bones.
Medical Terminology
Familiarize yourself with the term in medical contexts.
The term is often used in pediatric medicine.
Skeletal Development
Recognize its importance in developmental biology.
The metaphysis is vital in the study of skeletal disorders.
Anatomy
Understand the metaphysis' role in limb growth.
In children, the metaphysis is critical for growing bones.
Medical Terminology
Familiarize yourself with the term in medical contexts.
The term is often used in pediatric medicine.
Skeletal Development
Recognize its importance in developmental biology.
The metaphysis is vital in the study of skeletal disorders.
Anatomy
Understand the metaphysis' role in limb growth.
In children, the metaphysis is critical for growing bones.
Medical Terminology
Familiarize yourself with the term in medical contexts.
The term is often used in pediatric medicine.
Skeletal Development
Recognize its importance in developmental biology.
The metaphysis is vital in the study of skeletal disorders.
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