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diastasis

dias·ta·sis

UK/daɪəˈsteɪsɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone

Origin

From New Latin diastasis, from Ancient Greek διάστασις (diástasis, “separation, standing aloof”), from δια- (dia-) + στάσις (stásis, “standing”). Compare diastema.

Phrases

  • diastasis recti

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