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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.