distention
noun
the act of distending or the state of being distended.
overdistention
-
a word derived from
distention.
Example Sentences
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Weakness of the womb from overdistention, as in dropsy, twins, etc., is not without its influence.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
This lesion, from the frequent overdistention of the left ventricle, is one which often causes pain.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas) Osborne
In a certain number of these cases, there is some emphysema present, that is, overdistention of the lungs, such as is seen in high-chested people.
From Health Through Will Power by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
Wunschheim reports the case of a man of fifty-two who for six months presented symptoms of gastric derangement, and who finally sustained spontaneous rupture of the posterior border of the stomach due to overdistention.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Walter L. (Walter Lytle) Pyle
This overdistention gradually led to degenerations in the arterial walls.
From Makers of Modern Medicine by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
