distention

Meaning

Alternative form of distension (“the act of distending”).

Synonyms

distension

expansion

dilatation

reach

stretch

expanse

extension

extent

flatulence

intumescence

lengthiness

purview

range

scope

spread

strain

swell

swelling

tract

intumesce

physiosis

ectasia

area

expansive power

bellied

bulging

dilation

expand

expanding

Translations

distensión

distensão

distensió

έκταση

διαστολή

τέντωμα

διάταση

dilatation

enflure

distension

rilassamento

omvang

uitzetting

dilatación

distención

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪsˈtɛnʃən/

Etymology

From Middle French distension.