The shaft or central part of a long bone. Compare with epiphysis. Example sentences. 1  Interposed between the epiphysis and the diaphysis is the cartilaginous epiphyseal plate. 2  The tumor is eccentric, usually metaphyseal, but it may extend into the epiphysis or along the medullary cavity into the diaphysis.ompare with epiphysis. Example sentences. 1  Interposed between the epiphysis and the diaphysis is the cartilaginous epiphyseal plate. 2  The tumor is eccentric, usually metaphyseal, but it may extend into the epiphysis or along the medullary cavity into the diaphysis.
The National Flower of South Africa. King Protea is the celebrated national flower of South Africa so it is a highly sought after exotic flower thatâs used in various cultural ceremonies and social settings. The species is now one of the most popular flowers found in botanical gardens and collections.In their native habitat they range in color.ing Protea is the celebrated national flower of South Africa so it is a highly sought after exotic flower thatâs used in various cultural ceremonies and social settings. The species is now one of the most popular flowers found in botanical gardens and collections. In their native habitat they range in color.
Louis XIV of France, the Sun King (Roi-Soleil), who ruled at the height of French absolutism (painting by Hyacinthe Rigaud 1701). King is the title given to a male monarch in a variety of contexts. The female equivalent is queen regnant in (while the title of queen on its own usually refers to the consort of a king). In the context of prehistory, antiquity and contemporary indigenous peoples, the title may refer to tribal kingship.