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Definition of: distention

(dis·ten′shən) noun
1. The act of distending.
2. The state of being distended. Also dis·ten′sion. [<L distentio, -onis <distendere. See DISTEND.]

Most often used phrases:

abdominal distention
venous distention
jugular vein distention
bladder distention
intestinal distention

'distention' used in domains:

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