Overdistention
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 excessive distention uncountable
"We acknowledge that the tidal volume utilized for the SHVT group is far from the one utilized in the clinical setting, however, this choice was based on our previous studies supporting that 20 ml/kg was the minimal level of overdistention in healthy rats causing an identifiable injury comparable to that experienced by ALI patients."
Example
More examples"We acknowledge that the tidal volume utilized for the SHVT group is far from the one utilized in the clinical setting, however, this choice was based on our previous studies supporting that 20 ml/kg was the minimal level of overdistention in healthy rats causing an identifiable injury comparable to that experienced by ALI patients."
Etymology
From over- + distention.
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