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Diastasis
see synonyms of diastasisNoun
1. diastasis
separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
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Diastasis
see synonyms of diastasisnoun plural -ses (-ˌsiːz)
1. pathology
a.
the separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
b.
the separation of any two parts normally joined
2. physiology
the last part of the diastolic phase of the heartbeat
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Diastasis
see synonyms of diastasisn. pl. di·as·ta·ses (-sēz′)
1. Separation of normally joined anatomical parts, as of certain abdominal muscles during pregnancy.
2. The last stage of diastole in the heart, occurring just before contraction and during which little additional blood enters the ventricle.
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