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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

diastasis

/dɪˈæs.təs/ noun · British & US
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What does diastasis mean?

noun

A separation or rift, especially in a muscle or other tissue; a gap or fissure in a solid substance.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed a diastasis in the patient's abdominal muscles after childbirth."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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