distention
Americannoun
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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
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
Carbonation can also make acid reflux worse and have a “filling effect,” which may diminish your appetite by creating distention in your belly, she added.
From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2021
I was experiencing tremendous headache, nausea, abdominal distention making it harder to breath.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2020
The heart, however, appeared to be pushed up somewhat, and it was thought that this might be partly due to stomachic distention, but a mustard emetic produced little effect.
From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Anstie, Francis E.
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