saltatory

saltatory definition - medical

sal·ta·to·ry (sălˈtə-tôrˌē, sôlˈ-)

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or adapted for leaping or dancing.
  2. Proceeding by leaps rather than by smooth, gradual transitions.

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