| elasticity |
ability of tissue to return to its original shape after extension or contraction
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| elastin |
coiling and recoiling protein, like a spring, within elastic fibers of connective tissue accounting for the elasticity of structures such the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, intestines, tendons, and ligaments; works with collagen-elastin provides elasticity, collagen provides rigidity
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| elastic |
Capable of recovering size and shape after deformation, as in an elastic rubber band.
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| elastic tissue |
Body tissue that is strong, flexible and can be stretched, but will return to its original shape after stretching. For example, tissue found in the lungs, walls of blood vessels and the skin.
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| elaboration |
An unconscious process consisting of expansion and embellishment of detail, especially with reference to a symbol or representation in a dream.
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