Elastance is a term used primarily in physiology and engineering to describe the ability of a structure to resist deformation when a force is applied. In a biological context, it often refers to the elastic properties of tissues and organs, particularly in the respiratory system. In physiology, elastance is the reciprocal of compliance. Compliance measures the ability of a structure to stretch and expand in response to pressure, while elastance measures the stiffness or resistance to that stretch.
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