Tension cavity
tension cavity n.
A cavity in the lung in which the air pressure is greater than that of the atmosphere.
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tension curve n. A line tracing the direction of the trabeculae in cancellous bone tissue, indicating the direction of tension placed on the bone.
- Tension headache
tension headache n. A headache associated with nervous tension, anxiety, or stress, often related to chronic contraction of the scalp muscles.
- Tensioning
noun 1. the act of stretching or straining. 2. the state of being stretched or strained. 3. mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement. 4. a strained relationship between individuals, groups, nations, etc. 5. (not in current use) pressure, especially of a vapor. 6. Mechanics. the longitudinal deformation of an elastic body […]
- Tensionless
noun 1. the act of stretching or straining. 2. the state of being stretched or strained. 3. mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement. 4. a strained relationship between individuals, groups, nations, etc. 5. (not in current use) pressure, especially of a vapor. 6. Mechanics. the longitudinal deformation of an elastic body […]
- Tension suture
tension suture n. See retention suture.