Diastalses

/daɪˈæstəlsiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of diastasis: the separation of muscles or bones that are normally joined together, often used in anatomy and pathology.

Etymology

From Greek 'diastasis' (standing apart, separation). Multiple instances or locations where normal anatomical connection is disrupted.

Kelly Says

Diastalses is a word for separations inside your body that shouldn't be separated—like when ab muscles split during pregnancy, they literally stand apart from each other!

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