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distention > 2 senses
NOUN1distention, dilatation, distensionThe state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
2distention, distensionThe act of expanding by pressure from within
distention > noun 1, state
MeaningThe state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions.
Synonymsdilatation, distension
Broaderphysiological state, physiological condition
Narrowertympanites; ectasia, ectasis; varicocele
distention > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of expanding by pressure from within.
Synonymsdistension
Broaderexpansion, enlargement
Verbsdistend; distend; distend

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