distensible
distensible
Definition
dis·ten·sible (-sten′sə bəl)
adjective
that can be distended
Etymology: < LL distensus (L distentus), pp. of distendere
distensible
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- artery: The wave speed is approximately 5 m/s in the aortic root and increases to 10-20 m/s in the less distensible distal arteries.
Modifying Another Word
- relatively: Flow enters the aorta at the aortic root, which is a relatively distensible portion of the aorta.
Browse dictionary entries near distensible
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