diaplasma

/daɪˈæplæzmə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term referring to a type of bodily structure or a condition characterized by the displacement of organs or parts of the body.

“The 18th-century anatomist’s research on diaplasma was met with significant criticism due to the limitations of the field at the time.”

Synonyms

  • displacement
  • malformation

Antonyms

  • normalcy
  • symmetry