noun
- the quality or capacity of being able to be stretched or expanded without tearing or breaking
Usage: commonly used in medical and physiological contexts
Examples
- The distensibility of the lungs decreases with age.
- Doctors measure the distensibility of blood vessels to assess cardiovascular health.
- The distensibility of the bladder allows it to hold varying amounts of urine.
- Certain diseases reduce the distensibility of the heart muscle.
- The skin's distensibility helps it accommodate weight changes during pregnancy.