Definition of Diastasis

1. Noun. Separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone.

Generic synonyms: Dislocation

Definition of Diastasis

1. n. A forcible separation of bones without fracture.

Medical Definition of Diastasis

1. A forcible of bones without fracture. Origin: NL. See Diastase. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diastasis

diascopy
Diaspididae
diaspora
diasporas
diaspore
diaspore
diaspores
diasporic
diastalsis
diastaltic
diastase
diastase
diastases
diastasic
diastasis (current term)
diastasis (current term)
diastasis recti
diastasuria
diastatic
diastatic
diastatic skull fracture
diastem
diastema
diastema
diastemas
diastemata
diastematocrania
diastematomyelia
diastems
diaster

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