diastasis

[ dahy-as-tuh-sis ]

noun

, plural di·as·ta·ses [dahy-, as, -t, uh, -seez].

1. Medicine/Medical. the separation of normally joined parts, as in the dislocation of bones, without fracture.
2. Physiology. the diastolic rest period immediately preceding systole.

diastasis

/ ˌdaɪəˈstætɪk; daɪˈæstəsɪs /

noun

1. pathol
   1. the separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
   2. the separation of any two parts normally joined
2. physiol the last part of the diastolic phase of the heartbeat

Derived Forms

• diastatic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diastasis¹

1735–45; < New Latin < Greek diástasis a separation. See dia-, stasis

Word History and Origins

Origin of diastasis¹

C18: New Latin, from Greek: a separation, from diistanai to separate, from dia- + histanai to place, make stand

Example Sentences

That forward folding and engagement can stress the pelvic floor and exacerbate diastasis recti.

From Outside Online

The pulse was preternaturally slow—great stupor—dilatation of the pupils, and diastasis of the bones of the head.

From Project Gutenberg

Neither of them for the rest take into account the part played by diastasis and ferments.

From Project Gutenberg

As the result of injury, the end of the bone may become detached, a variety of fracture known as diastasis.

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