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Meaning of DIASTASIS

Pronunciation:  dI'astusis

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 Definition: [n]  separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone
 
 See Also: dislocation

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Di*as"ta*sis\, n. [NL. See {Diastase}.] (Surg.)
A forcible of bones without fracture.

 

 

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