distensibility
/dɪˌstɛnsəˈbɪləti/
noun
- The ability to be stretched or swollen, especially in response to pressure.
- The distensibility of the blood vessels allows them to accommodate changes in blood flow.
- Rubber bands are known for their high distensibility and ability to return to their original shape.
- The doctor measured the distensibility of the patient's bladder to check for abnormalities.
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