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distention

noun
/dɪˈstɛnʃən/

Meaning

The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.

Example Sentences

The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.

Synonyms

swelling, enlargement, bloating, inflation

Antonyms

contraction, shrinking

Collocations

abdominal distention, gastric distention, distention of veins

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