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Definition of Diastrophism
1. Noun. The process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth's crust.
Definition of Diastrophism
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Medical Definition of Diastrophism
1. Distortion that occurs in objects as a result of bending. Origin: G. Diastrophe, fr. Diastrephein, distortion (05 Mar 2000)