Gaposises

/ɡæˈpoʊsɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of gaposis; multiple instances of abnormal gaps or spacing.

Etymology

The plural of 'gaposis,' formed by adding '-es' to the singular. In medical terminology, '-osis' conditions form plurals by adding '-es' following Latin conventions.

Kelly Says

This plural form is exceptionally rare in actual medical literature—most dentists would just say 'multiple diastemas' instead, making 'gaposises' one of those correctly-formed words that almost nobody actually uses.

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