distention

Phonetic Respelling: [ dih-sten-shuhn ]

Definition:

n. 1 the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions; 2 the act of expanding by pressure from within

Sentence:

The disease caused distention of his stomach.

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The disease caused distention of his stomach.

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Synonyms:

distending;inflation; expansion; dilatation; bloating

Antonyms:

shrinking

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dis-ten-tion

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