Definition of Diastrophism

1. Noun. The process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth's crust.


Definition of Diastrophism

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Diastrophism

1. Distortion that occurs in objects as a result of bending. Origin: G. Diastrophe, fr. Diastrephein, distortion (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diastrophism

diastoles
diastolic
diastolic
diastolic afterpotential
diastolic blood pressure
diastolic murmur
diastolic pressure
diastolic pressure
diastolic shock
diastolic thrill
diastral
diastrophic
diastrophically
diastrophic dwarfism
diastrophism (current term)
diastrophism (current term)
diastrophisms
diastyle
diastyles
diataxia
diatela
diatessaron
diatessaron
diatessarons
diathermal
diathermancy
diathermanous
diathermanous
diathermic
diathermic

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