distention
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of distention
1375–1425; late Middle English distensioun < Latin distentiōn- (stem of distentiō ), equivalent to distent ( us ) distent + -iōn- -ion
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She said the the new trial had aimed to establish if the cancer could be diagnosed earlier for women with persistent symptoms, such as bloating, stomach pain and distention.
From BBC ● May 15, 2023
Patients’ symptoms often are severe — fatigue, abdominal distention, swollen legs and general feelings of malaise.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2023
No question the stunning development of Poole has broadened the floor and meant even more distention for panting defenses.
From Washington Post ● May 3, 2022
I was experiencing tremendous headache, nausea, abdominal distention making it harder to breath.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2020
This may be prevented by taking, systematically, a little light, simple nutriment, sufficient to produce what is aptly termed the stimulus of distention in that much abused organ—the stomach.
From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Henry Lunettes
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