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stretch receptor
a receptor in a muscle that responds to stretching of the muscle tissue
stretch receptor meaning(s)
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- (n) a receptor in a muscle that responds to stretching of the muscle tissue
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stretch reflex
reflex contraction of a muscle when an attached tendon is pulled; important…
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stretchability
the capacity for being stretched
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stretchable
capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
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stretched
/ˈstrɛtʃt/
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(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
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stretcher
/ˈstrɛ tʃər/
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a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil…
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stretcher party
a party of people with stretchers to carry an injured person
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stretcher-bearer
one who helps carry a stretcher
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stretchier
capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
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stretchiest
capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
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stretchiness
the capacity for being stretched
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stretching
/ˈstrɛ tʃɪŋ/
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act of expanding by lengthening or widening
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stretchy
capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape
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streusel
pastry with a topping of streusel
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strew
/ˈstru/
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spread by scattering
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strewing
the act of scattering
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strewn
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spread by scattering
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stria
any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier…
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striae
/ˈstraɪ i/
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any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by…
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striate
/ˈstraɪ ɪt/
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mark with striae or striations
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striate area
the part of the occipital cortex that receives the fibers of the optic radiation…
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striate body
a striped mass of white and grey matter located in front of the thalamus…
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striate cortex
the part of the occipital cortex that receives the fibers of the optic…
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striate vein
tributaries to the basal vein