mass effect en · NOUN
Meanings
- The anatomic and physiological effect that an ectopic mass (such as a tumor, hematoma, or pleural effusion) causes by displacing or pushing against eutopic structures. It may squeeze and thus occlude blood vessels or lymphatic vessels; pinch nerves; disrupt gastrointestinal volume and peristalsis; and so on.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mass effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |