Distension
noun
The act of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
The doctor noticed the distension of the patient's abdomen during the examination.
Often appears as...
- abdominal distension
- distension of veins
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Technical
noun
The act of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
The doctor noticed the distension of the patient's abdomen during the examination.
Often appears as...
- abdominal distension
- distension of veins
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Primarily used in medical situations to describe physical expansion related to health issues.
The patient was diagnosed with gastric distension.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually indicates a problem or abnormality when referring to body parts.
Her limb distension was causing severe discomfort.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Considered a technical term, often explained further in layman's terms.
The ultrasound showed distension of the bladder.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Primarily used in medical situations to describe physical expansion related to health issues.
The patient was diagnosed with gastric distension.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually indicates a problem or abnormality when referring to body parts.
Her limb distension was causing severe discomfort.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Considered a technical term, often explained further in layman's terms.
The ultrasound showed distension of the bladder.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Primarily used in medical situations to describe physical expansion related to health issues.
The patient was diagnosed with gastric distension.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Usually indicates a problem or abnormality when referring to body parts.
Her limb distension was causing severe discomfort.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Considered a technical term, often explained further in layman's terms.
The ultrasound showed distension of the bladder.
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