DIASTASIS

diastasis

(noun) separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

diastasis

(medicine) A separation between two parts, such as separation of a bone, without fracture.

The property of being diastatic, i.e. having germinated.

Source: Wiktionary


Di*as"ta*sis, n. Etym: [NL. See Diastase.] (Surg.)

Definition: A forcible of bones without fracture.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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HYPOTHETICAL

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