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Definition of Tensor

1. Noun. A generalization of the concept of a vector.

2. Noun. Any of several muscles that cause an attached structure to become tense or firm.

Definition of Tensor

1. n. A muscle that stretches a part, or renders it tense.

Definition of Tensor

1. a muscle that stretches a body part [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tensor

1. 1. A muscle that stretches a part, or renders it tense. 2. The ratio of one vector to another in length, no regard being had to the direction of the two vectors; so called because considered as a stretching factor in changing one vector into another. See Versor. Origin: NL. See Tension. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tensor

tensioning tensionless tensions tension curve tension headache tension headache tension pneumothorax tension suture tensio active tensities

tensity tensive tenson tensons tensor (current term) tensor (current term) tensorial tensors tensor fasciae latae tensor fascia lata

tensor muscle of fascia lata tensor muscle of soft palate tensor muscle of tympanic membrane tensor tarsi muscle tensor tympani tensor tympani tensor veli palati muscle tent tent tent-caterpillar moth

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