distension

/dɪˈstɛnʃɪn/

/dɪˈstɛnʃən/

Other forms: distensions

Definitions of distension

1. noun

   the act of expanding by pressure from within
   synonyms: distention

   type of:

   enlargement, expansion

   the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
2. noun

   the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
   synonyms: dilatation, distention

   types:

   tympanites

   distension of the abdomen that is caused by the accumulation of gas in the intestines or the peritoneal cavity

   ectasia, ectasis

   dilatation or distension of a hollow organ

   varicocele

   dilatation of the veins associated with the spermatic cord in the testes

   lymphangiectasia, lymphangiectasis

   dilatation of a lymph vessel

   alveolar ectasia

   abnormal enlargement of the air sacs in the lungs

   type of:

   physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state

   the condition or state of the body or bodily functions