1. of, relating to, or affecting the diaphysis (the shaft of a long bone)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly used in orthopedics and radiology

Examples

• The diaphyseal region of the femur is the main weight-bearing portion of the thighbone.
• Diaphyseal fractures are common in long bones and often heal well with proper treatment.
• The radiologist identified a diaphyseal lesion in the patient's tibia.
• Diaphyseal aclasis is a hereditary condition affecting bone growth.
• The surgeon examined the diaphyseal cortex to assess bone density.