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Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction.

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  1. a. Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction.
  2. Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction. A tensive pain from distension of the parts. Floyer.
  3. Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction.A tensive pain from distension of the parts. Floyer.
  4. a. Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction.