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elastic recoil |
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recoil /re·coil/ (re´koil) a quick pulling back. elastic recoil the ability of a stretched object or organ, such as the bladder, to return to its resting position. elastic recoil [rē′koil] the difference between intrapleural pressure and alveolar pressure at a given lung volume under static conditions. elastic recoil Physiology The inherent resistance of a tissue to changes in shape, and the tendency of the tissue to revert to its original shape once deformed; a sensitive indicator of ER is the coefficient of retraction; ER is the effective
pressure driving maximal expiratory air flow, and is ↑ after lung-reduction surgery for severe emphysema. See Coefficient of retraction, Elastance, Lung-reduction surgery. Cf Compliance. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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