overdistension

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noun

Excessive distension

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Meanings

nounoverdistension (plural overdistensions)

plural overdistensions

  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).

    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

Origin

From over- + distension.

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overdistension. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overdistension

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“overdistension.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overdistension. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “overdistension,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overdistension.

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