Diastomatic

/ˌdaɪəstəˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Variant or alternative form meaning relating to gaps or spacing, sometimes used in anatomical or dental contexts instead of 'diastematic.'

Etymology

From 'diastema' + '-atic,' an alternative formation to 'diastematic' with the same meaning. Less commonly used in modern terminology.

Kelly Says

This word is somewhat archaic in modern dentistry, where 'diastematic' is preferred, but you'll still find it in older medical texts where terminology hadn't fully standardized.

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