Meaning of the word elongation in English

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elongation

US /ɪˌlɑːŋˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪˌlɑːŋˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the process of becoming or making something become longer, and often thinner:

Example:
Yoga postures emphasize elongation of the spine and help condition the back.
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