tenseness
131systole — noun /ˈsɪstəli/ a) The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries. A double systole catapulted him into full consciousness again, and he promised his uncorrected self that he would limit his daily ration of… …
132Compartment syndrome — A condition in which there is swelling and an increase in pressure within a limited space (a compartment) that presses on and compromises blood vessels, nerves, and/or tendons that run through that compartment. Hence, the function of tissue… …
