Tension curve
tension curve n.
A line tracing the direction of the trabeculae in cancellous bone tissue, indicating the direction of tension placed on the bone.
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tension headache n. A headache associated with nervous tension, anxiety, or stress, often related to chronic contraction of the scalp muscles.
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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 […]
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tension suture n. See retention suture.
- Tensity
noun 1. the state of being tense; tenseness. noun 1. a rare word for tension (sense 1), tension (sense 2), tension (sense 3)