metaphysis

Term: metaphysis
Origin: Anc Greek
μετά(=prefix meaning “after, next, behind or beyond”
+ (-φυση)/-physi(=-physis, noun of verb φύω=grow, germinate)

literally meaning “to grow next

Definition:
Metaphysis is the portion of growth between the epiphysis and diaphysis during development of a bone. At roughly 18 to 25 years of age, the metaphysis stops growing and completely ossifies into solid bone.

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