Overdistension

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Excessive distension

    "In theory, an ECF overload could be the origin of high levels of BP that increase arterial stiffness due to acute vascular passive overdistension (enlargement)."

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bloatbreaking pointdistensioninflationoverexpansionoverextension

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"In theory, an ECF overload could be the origin of high levels of BP that increase arterial stiffness due to acute vascular passive overdistension (enlargement)."

Etymology

From over- + distension.

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