HyperDic: distension

English > 2 senses of the word distension:
NOUNactdistension, distentionthe act of expanding by pressure from within
statedistension, dilatation, distentionthe state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
English > distension: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of expanding by pressure from within.
Synonymdistention
Broaderexpansion, enlargementThe act of increasing / increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Spanishdistensión
Catalandistensió
Verbsdistendbecome wider
distendswell from or as if from internal pressure
English > distension: 2 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningThe state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions.
Synonymsdilatation, distention
Narrowerectasia, ectasisdilatation or distension of a hollow organ
tympanitesdistension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity
varicoceledilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes
Broaderphysical condition, physiological state, physiological conditionThe condition or state of the body or bodily functions
Spanishdilatación
Verbsdistendbecome wider
distendswell from or as if from internal pressure

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