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strain

strain Strain is a sense that something is difficult or burdensome, leading to worry or emotional tension.

Strain is a sense that something is difficult or burdensome, leading to worry or emotional tension.

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Drafting source: NCI Thesaurus. Flat export snapshot 2026-10-18. “Strain” (C95501).
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