Metaphysis
Translation of "metaphysis" into Russian
metaphysis
NounUK
/mɛˈtæfɪsɪs/
US
/məˈtæfɪsɪs/
metaphysis
metaphyses pl
Additional translations
Definitions
metaphysis
NounUK
/mɛˈtæfɪsɪs/
US
/məˈtæfɪsɪs/
The flared, spongy region of a long bone situated between the diaphysis (shaft) and the epiphysis (end) that contains the growth plate (physis) in growing children and adolescents.
Radiographs revealed an infection localized in the metaphysis of the tibia.
In a mature long bone, the portion corresponding to the former growth zone once longitudinal growth has stopped.
In adults, the metaphysis is recognized as the area of cancellous bone adjacent to the epiphyseal line.
Idioms and phrases
growth at the metaphysis
Abnormal growth at the metaphysis can indicate a developmental disorder.
рост в метафизе
Аномальный рост в метафизе может указывать на нарушение развития.
fracture through the metaphysis
The X-ray showed a clear fracture through the metaphysis of the femur.
перелом через метафиз
Рентген показал явный перелом через метафиз бедра.
changes in the metaphysis
The doctor noted changes in the metaphysis on the radiograph.
изменения в метафизе
Врач заметил изменения в метафизе на рентгеновском снимке.
lesion in the metaphysis
A lesion in the metaphysis may be a sign of infection or tumor.
поражение в метафизе
Поражение в метафизе может быть признаком инфекции или опухоли.
widening of the metaphysis
Widening of the metaphysis is characteristic of certain metabolic bone diseases.
расширение метафиза
Расширение метафиза характерно для некоторых обменных заболеваний костей.