overdistension

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ distension.

Noun

overdistension (plural overdistensions)

1. Excessive distension
   • 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^[1], volume 2015, →DOI:

     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).