1. A physiological or psychological condition characterized by insufficient muscular tension or emotional stress response, often resulting in weakness, fatigue, or lack of alertness
The patient's tension deficit was evident in his inability to maintain focus during the examination.
O déficit de tensão do paciente era evidente em sua incapacidade de manter o foco durante o exame.
2. In physics or engineering, an insufficient amount of tension or pulling force in a system or structure
The cable showed a tension deficit that could compromise the structural integrity of the bridge.
O cabo apresentava um déficit de tensão que poderia comprometer a integridade estrutural da ponte.