DISTENSION

distention, distension

(noun) the act of expanding by pressure from within

dilatation, distension, distention

(noun) the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

distension (countable and uncountable, plural distensions)

The act of distending.

Anagrams

• dissention, tendinosis

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*ten"sion, n.

Definition: Same as Distention.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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