Medical Dictionary
metaphysis
noun me·taph·y·sis\mə-ˈtaf-ə-səs\
plural me·taph·y·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of METAPHYSIS
: the transitional zone at which the diaphysis and epiphysis of a bone come together
Illustration of METAPHYSIS
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