What is another word for Diploe?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪplə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
Diploe is a term used in the medical field to describe the central layer of spongy bone in the skull. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to refer to this layer. One synonym for diploe is spongy bone, which refers to the porous, less dense bone tissue that is found in the central layer. Another synonym that can be used is cancellous bone, which is also a type of bone tissue that is characterized by a spongy, porous structure. Trabecular bone is another term that can be used interchangeably with diploe, as it refers to the latticework of spongy bone tissue in the central layer of the skull.
