English dictionary

distention

/d/I/'st/E/n/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

noun.state

Synonyms dilatation distension

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of expanding by pressure from within

noun.act

Synonyms distension

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of distending; the act of stretching in breadth or in all directions; the state of being Distended; as, the <i>distention</i> of the lungs.

noun

Source: webster1913