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Definition of Distension

1. Noun. The act of expanding by pressure from within.

2. Noun. The state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions.

Definition of Distension

1. n. Same as Distention.

Definition of Distension

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Distension

1. The act or state of being distended or stretched. See: dilation. Origin: L. Dis-tendo, to stretch apart (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Distension

distempered distempering distempers distemper virus distend distend distended distender distenders distending

distends distensibility distensibility distensible distension (current term) distension (current term) distensions distent distention distention

distentions distention cyst distention ulcer disthene disthene disthenes distich distichal distichiasis distichous

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