distension
noun
dis·ten·sion di-ˈsten(t)-shən 
variants or distention
: the act of distending or the state of being distended especially unduly or abnormally
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Severe, self-resolving gastric distension has been reported. 
James M. Smoliga, Harper's Magazine, 22 June 2021 Anuli had been under treatment since October for episodes of abdominal distension, specifically of her rumen, the first stomach of a ruminant which is where microbial fermentation takes place. Mckenna Oxenden, baltimoresun.com, 5 Mar. 2021 Anuli had been undergoing treatment since October for episodes of abdominal distension in her rumen, the first compartment in her stomach, according to the zoo. Gabrielle Chung, PEOPLE.com, 5 Mar. 2021 Experiencing distension alongside that sensation can be normal, too. Natasha Lavender, SELF, 14 Oct. 2020 Patients can have distension and bloating of the abdomen. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2019 Gastric distension caused by sparkling water’s CO2 bubbles can decrease the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter, which can then promote acid reflux, Dr. Chowdhry says. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 5 Apr. 2019 The first is speedily drawing water into your small intestine, causing gas, bloating, distension, and diarrhea. Good Housekeeping, 4 Sep. 2017 All of this can cause spasms and distension in your large intestine during the digestive process, which can be pretty painful, Jamile Wakim-Fleming, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic, tells SELF. Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Dec. 2017 See More
James M. Smoliga, Harper's Magazine, 22 June 2021 Anuli had been under treatment since October for episodes of abdominal distension, specifically of her rumen, the first stomach of a ruminant which is where microbial fermentation takes place. Mckenna Oxenden, baltimoresun.com, 5 Mar. 2021 Anuli had been undergoing treatment since October for episodes of abdominal distension in her rumen, the first compartment in her stomach, according to the zoo. Gabrielle Chung, PEOPLE.com, 5 Mar. 2021 Experiencing distension alongside that sensation can be normal, too. Natasha Lavender, SELF, 14 Oct. 2020 Patients can have distension and bloating of the abdomen. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2019 Gastric distension caused by sparkling water’s CO2 bubbles can decrease the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter, which can then promote acid reflux, Dr. Chowdhry says. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 5 Apr. 2019 The first is speedily drawing water into your small intestine, causing gas, bloating, distension, and diarrhea. Good Housekeeping, 4 Sep. 2017 All of this can cause spasms and distension in your large intestine during the digestive process, which can be pretty painful, Jamile Wakim-Fleming, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic, tells SELF. Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Dec. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English distensioun, from Latin distention-, distentio, from distendere
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
distension
noun
dis·ten·sion
variants or distention
dis-ˈten-chən
: the act of distending or the state of being distended especially unduly or abnormally
no noticeable distension of the abdomen Benjamin Spock
Benjamin Spockdistension
noun
variants or distention
as in inflation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- inflation
- enlargement
- escalation
- augmentation
- amplification
- expansion
- growth
- creep
- accrual
- cumulation
- lengthening
- accretion
- extension
- increment
- doubling
- increase
- accumulation
- rise
- tripling
- proliferation
- multiplication
- quadrupling
- accumulating
- gain
- spread
- addition
- boost
- rise
- hike
- mushrooming
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- decrease
- constriction
- reduction
- compression
- contraction
- shrinkage
- diminution
- contracting
- condensation
- diminishing
- lowering
- compressing
- diminishment
- abatement
- lessening
- shrinking
- drop
- falloff
- condensing
- fall
- shortening
- constricting
- retrenchment
- drop-off
- retrenching