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elongate

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UK /ɪˈlɒŋ.ɡeɪt/ US /əˈlɔŋˌɡeɪt/verbadj

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In this medical context, what does 'elongates' mean?

When the muscles of the heart cease to act, the refluent blood again distends or elongates them; and thus irritated they contract as before.