diaschisis

di·as·chi·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-as-kuh-sis]
- /daɪˈæs kə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-as-kuh-sis]
- /daɪˈæs kə sɪs/

Definitions of diaschisis word

noun diaschisis a disturbance or loss of function in one part of the brain due to a localized injury in another part. 1
noun diaschisis (medicine) A sudden loss of function in a portion of the brain connected to but at a distance of a damaged area. 0

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Origin of diaschisis

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; < New Latin < Greek diáschisis a division; see dia-, schi(zo)-, -sis

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Parts of speech for Diaschisis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Diaschisis

diaschisis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

diaschisis usage trend in Literature

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