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elastic /elas·tic/ (e-las´tik) able to resist and recover from stretching, compression, or distortion applied by a force.
elastic, adj referring to property of a solid substance that permits recovery of its shape after a deformation resulting from force application. elastic deformation, n See deformation, elastic. elastic impression, n See impression, elastic. elastic, intermaxillary, n See elastic, maxillomandibular. elastic, intramaxillary, n an elastic band used within either the maxillary or mandibular arch. elastic limit, n See limit, elastic. elastic, maxillomandibular, n an elastic band used between the maxillary and mandibular dentitions. elastic memory, n 1. the property of a material such as wax that enables it, after being warmed, bent, and cooled, to return to its original form upon rewarming. n 2. a rubber plastic band used to apply force to the teeth. elastic capable of resuming normal shape after distortion. elastic bands used in orthodontics as a means of moving teeth. elastic modulus the constant or scale factor which defines quantitatively the relationship between the deformation of the vascular wall (or other elastic medium) and the deforming force. elastic ring castration see elastrator. elastic tissue connective tissue made up of yellow elastic fibers, frequently massed into sheets. 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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