distension

noun
UK: /dɪˈsten.ʃən/
US: /dɪˈsten.ʃən/

  1. The state of being swollen or enlarged due to internal pressure.

    1. The balloon showed significant distension as it was filled with air.
    2. Abdominal distension can be a symptom of underlying digestive problems like bloating.

  2. The act of stretching something out or making it wider.

    1. The distension of the material made it easier to work with.
    2. Careful distension of the canvas is important for a good painting surface preventing wrinkles.

Synonyms

swelling enlargement inflation expansion
distension intransitive-verb

  1. To swell or expand from internal pressure.

    1. The stomach can distend after eating a big meal.
    2. If the pipes distend too much they might burst from pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "distension" in English means: The state of being swollen or enlarged due to internal pressure., The act of stretching something out or making it wider..

The phonetic transcription of "distension" is /dɪˈsten.ʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈsten.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "distension": swelling, enlargement, inflation, expansion.

Example usage of "distension": "The balloon showed significant distension as it was filled with air.". More examples on the page.