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distension > 2 senses
NOUN1distension, distentionThe act of expanding by pressure from within
2distension, dilatation, distentionThe state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
distension > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of expanding by pressure from within.
Synonymsdistention
Broaderexpansion, enlargement
Verbsdistend; distend
distension > noun 2, state
MeaningThe state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions.
Synonymsdilatation, distention
Broaderphysiological state, physiological condition
Narrowertympanites; ectasia, ectasis; varicocele
Verbsdistend; distend

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