distention

English

Alternative forms

distension

Etymology

From Middle French distension

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/

Noun

distention (countable and uncountable, plural distentions)

The act of distending.

Translations

act of distending

Greek: διάταση (el) f (diátasi), διαστολή (el) f (diastolí)

Anagrams

dentitions, tendonitis

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