elastase
- n a pancreatic enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of elastin
elastic band
- n a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
elastic bandage
- n a bandage containing stretchable material that can apply local pressure
elastic device
- n any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched
elastic energy
- n potential energy that is stored when a body is deformed (as in a coiled spring)
elastic modulus
- n (physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body