Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or causing diastasis, especially of the muscles in the abdominal wall

“The diastatic effect of the workout left her with a painful gap in her stomach muscles.”

2. adjective

able to cause or produce diastasis, especially in the abdominal wall muscles

“The diastatic forces of childbirth left her with a significant gap in her abdominal wall.”

3. noun

an enzyme that breaks down starches into sugars

“Amylase is a diastatic enzyme that is found in saliva.”