HyperDic: distention

English > 2 senses of the word distention:
NOUNstatedistention, dilatation, distensionthe state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
actdistention, distensionthe act of expanding by pressure from within
English > distention: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions.
Synonymsdilatation, distension
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
English > distention: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of expanding by pressure from within.
Synonymdistension
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
distendcause to expand as it by internal pressure

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