Elastic membrane
elastic membrane n.
A membrane formed of elastic connective tissue fibers, such as that surrounding the arteries.
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- Elastic-modulus
noun, Physics. 1. . noun 1. another name for modulus of elasticity
- Elastic rebound
noun 1. (geology) a theory of earthquakes that envisages gradual deformation of the fault zone without fault slippage until friction is overcome, when the fault suddenly slips to produce the earthquake
- Elastic-scattering
noun, Physics. 1. the scattering of particles due to an elastic collision.
- Elastic skin
elastic skin n. See Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
- Elastic strain
elastic strain A form of strain in which the distorted body returns to its original shape and size when the deforming force is removed. See more at strain.