tension

tension definition - medical

ten·sion (tĕnˈshən)

noun Abbr. T
  1. The act or process of stretching something tight.
  2. The condition of so being stretched.
  3. A force tending to stretch or elongate something.
  4. The partial pressure of a gas, especially dissolved in a liquid such as blood.
  5. Mental, emotional, or nervous strain.
  6. Barely controlled hostility or a strained relationship between people or groups.

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