Definition of Elastance

1. Noun. The reciprocal of capacitance.

Exact synonyms: Electrical Elastance
Generic synonyms: Electrical Phenomenon

Definition of Elastance

1. Noun. (physics) An electrical property that is the inverse of capacitance. ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) A measurement of the tendency of the lung, urinary bladder, gallbladder or other cavity to recoil inwards. Opposite of compliance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Elastance

1. A measure of the tendency of a structure to return to its original form after removal of a deforming force. In medicine and physiology, usually a measure of the tendency of a hollow viscus (e.g., lung, urinary bladder, gallbladder) to recoil toward its original dimensions upon removal of a distending or compressing force, the recoil pressure resulting from a unit distention or compression of the viscus; the reciprocal of compliance. The relationship between elasticity and elastance is of the same nature as that between the specific inductive capacity of an insulator material and the capacitance of a particular condenser made from that material. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Elastance

elapsed time
elapses
elapsing
elapsion
elase
elasipoda
elasmobranch
elasmobranches
elasmobranchiate
elasmobranchiates
elasmobranchii
elasmobranchs
elasmosaurid
elasmosaurids
elasmosaurus
elastance (current term)
elastance unit
elastane
elastase
elastases
elastic
elastic artery
elastic band
elastic band fixation
elastic bandage
elastic bands
elastic bougie
elastic cartilage
elastic cone
elastic device

Other Resources:

Search for Elastance on Dictionary.com!Search for Elastance on Thesaurus.com!Search for Elastance on Google!Search for Elastance on Wikipedia!

Search