distended

[ dih-sten-did ]

/ dɪˈstɛn dɪd /

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adjective

increased, as in size, volume, etc.; expanded; dilated: the distended nostrils of the terrified horse.

swollen, by or as by internal pressure, out of normal size or shape; protuberant: distended wineskins; the distended arteries of his neck.

Origin of distended

First recorded in 1590–1600; distend + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM distended

dis·tend·ed·ly, adverbdis·tend·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby distended

distelfink, distemper, distemperature, distemperoid, distend, distended, distensible, distensile, distent, distention, distich

Example sentences from the Web for distended

In one case the fluid would not flow in, and only distended the veins of the arm injected.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
It should be noticed whether the abdomen is normal or whether it is distended and hard.
American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick|Jane A. Delano
The cat followed him with distended eyes as he crossed the room and disappeared through the street door.
McTeague|Frank Norris
A pallor as of the other world overspread her swarthy face; her features were distended.
King of Camargue|Jean Aicard

Even their peachy cheeks were puffed out and distended, as though they ought of right to be performing on celestial trumpets.
Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit|Charles Dickens