Diastasis (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural di·as·ta·ses [dahy-as-tuh-seez]. /daɪˈæs təˌsiz/.
  1. the separation of normally joined parts, as in the dislocation of bones, without fracture.
  2. the diastolic rest period immediately preceding systole.
noun plural -ses (-ˌsiːz)
  1. pathol
    • the separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
    • the separation of any two parts normally joined
  2. the last part of the diastolic phase of the heartbeat
Diastasis (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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