Definitions

1. noun

A region of the bone where growth in length takes place, especially in the long bones of children.

“The metaphysis of the femur bone in children is responsible for their growth in height.”

2. noun

A layer of cells in the eye, especially in the retina, where visual purple is found.

“The layer of visual purple in the eye’s metaphysis is essential for night vision.”

3. noun

A part of a cell’s nucleus where DNA is stored.

“The metaphysis in the cell’s nucleus is crucial for cell division and DNA replication.”