overdistension

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English

Etymology

From over- +‎ distension.

Noun

overdistension (plural overdistensions)

  1. Excessive distension
    • 2015 June 17, Daniel Bia et al., “Hydration Status Is Associated with Aortic Stiffness, but Not with Peripheral Arterial Stiffness, in Chronically Hemodialysed Patients”, in International Journal of Nephrology, volume 2015, →DOI:
      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).