Diastematic

/ˌdaɪəstəˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characterized by, or having diastema (gaps between teeth).

Etymology

Formed from 'diastema' + the adjective suffix '-atic,' creating a descriptive term for the condition of having tooth gaps.

Kelly Says

Evolutionary anthropologists study diastematic patterns in ancient skulls to understand how human diets and jaw structures changed over millennia—larger gaps sometimes indicated plant-eating ancestors!

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