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
When the bolus nears the stomach, distention of the esophagus initiates a short reflex relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter that allows the bolus to pass into the stomach.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
If the heat be insufficient, a drying up instead of a natural distention ensues.
From Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects by C. V. Riley
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