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Definitions for distension
dis·ten·sion
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Princeton's WordNet
distention, distensionnoun
the act of expanding by pressure from within
dilatation, distension, distentionnoun
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
Wiktionary
distensionnoun
The act of distending.
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distension
Distension refers to the act or state of expanding or swelling out, often due to pressure from within. It is commonly used in a medical context to describe the enlargement or ballooning effect in organs or tissues, often as a result of a buildup of fluid, gas, or other substances.
Webster Dictionary
Distensionnoun
same as Distention
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of distension in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of distension in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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