Midshaft

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The midpoint of a shaft.

    "An axial load was applied to the top of the callus at the femoral midshaft, with a maximum force of 4 N."

Example

More examples

"An axial load was applied to the top of the callus at the femoral midshaft, with a maximum force of 4 N."

Etymology

From mid- + shaft.

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