diastalsis

/daɪˈæstælɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of becoming wider or more distant; specifically, in physiology, the increase in the distance between the bones of the skull as the infant develops into a toddler, allowing the brain to grow.

“The diastalsis process is crucial for the infant’s brain to develop properly.”

Synonyms

  • dilation
  • expansion

Antonyms

  • constriction
  • contraction