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Distensibility

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dis·ten·si·ble  (d-stns-bl)
adj.
That can be distended: a fish with a distensible stomach.

dis·tensi·bili·ty n.


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31) Time constants are slow when lung units have low distensibility and high airway resistance, such as in CF-related lung disease.
Effects of an ACE inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker on cardiovascular autonomic nervous system and carotid distensibility in patients with mild to moderate hypertension.
Plasticizers and softeners are relatively non-volatile, organic chemicals that, when added to elastomers or resins, will improve workability during fabrication or processing; extend or modify inherent properties, especially increased flexibility and distensibility at low temperatures; and they are products used: to develop new and improved properties," (ref.
 
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