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distention definition

dis·ten·tion or distension -·ten′·sion (-sten′s̸hən)

noun

a distending or being distended; inflation; expansion

Etymology: L distentio

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distention Synonyms

distention

n.

inflation, expansion, enlargement, bloating; see bulge, increase 1.


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distention Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • abdominal: Physical assessment will determine the presence or absence of bowel sounds, flatus, or abdominal distention.
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