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1. (n.) distention
the act of distending or the state of being distended.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < L)
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1. (noun) dilatation, distension, distention
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
2. (noun) distention, distension
the act of expanding by pressure from within
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1. (noun) distention
the act of distending; the act of stretching in breadth or in all directions; the state of being Distended; as, the distention of the lungs
2. (noun) distention
breadth; extent or space occupied by the thing distended
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