distensible

[ dih-sten-suh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being distended. distended.

Other Words From

• dis·tensi·bili·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of distensible¹

1820–30; < Latin distēns ( us ) (past participle of distendere; distend- distend + -tus past participle suffix) + -ible

Example Sentences

The darkened and distensible throat pouch of the adult male probably is the best available indicator of sexual maturity.

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Upon this flexible anterior part there are four short but distensible tentacles.

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Their lower jaw is highly distensible; the opening beings longer than the skull.

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Its powerful voice is due to the distensible resonator which it possesses in its laryngeal pouch, described above.

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Certain genera possess also sacs formed by distensible folds of the skin in the cheeks.

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