1. The spongy bone tissue that lies between the inner and outer layers of compact bone in the skull.
Usage: anatomy; also spelled 'diploë'

Examples

• The diploe of the skull provides structural support while keeping the head relatively lightweight.
• Radiologists can observe the diploe in cross-sectional imaging of the cranium.
• The diploe contains bone marrow and blood vessels that nourish the skull.
• Damage to the diploe can occur in severe head injuries.
• The thickness of the diploe varies across different regions of the skull.