elongation

elon·ga·tion

noun \(ˌ)ē-ˌlȯŋ-ˈgā-shən\

Definition of ELONGATION

1

: the state of being elongated or lengthened; also : the process of growing or increasing in length <chain elongation in DNA synthesis> <the elongation of a muscle under tension>

2

: something that is elongated