metaphysis

[ mĭ-tăf′ĭ-sĭs ]

n. pl. me•taph•y•ses (-sēz′)

The zone of growth between the epiphysis and diaphysis during development of a bone.

Other words from metaphysis

met′a•phys′i•al (mĕt′ə-fĭz′ē-əl) adj.

Words nearby metaphysis

metaphysic, metaphysical, metaphysician, metaphysicize, metaphysics, metaphysis, metaphyte, metaplasia, metaplasm, metaplastic anemia, metaplastic carcinoma