verb past tense of distend, which means to swell or expand from internal pressure
adjective enlarged or swollen due to pressure from inside
In the medical field, 'distended' is used to describe an organ or body part that is swollen or enlarged beyond its normal size.
In anatomy, 'distended' is used to describe body parts or organs that are abnormally swollen or enlarged.
In botany, 'distended' is used to describe plant tissues or organs that are swollen or enlarged.
In veterinary medicine, 'distended' is used to describe an animal's body part or organ that is swollen or enlarged.
In medical writing, 'distended' may be used to describe a distended abdomen or distended blood vessels.
Psychologists may use 'distended' when discussing the physical symptoms of stress or anxiety, such as a distended stomach.
Physicians may use 'distended' when describing a distended bladder or distended veins.
Nutritionists may use 'distended' when discussing the effects of certain foods on the digestive system, such as causing a distended stomach.
Physical therapists may use 'distended' when assessing a patient's physical condition, such as looking for signs of a distended abdomen.
Veterinarians may use 'distended' when examining an animal for signs of illness, such as a distended abdomen in a dog or cat.
Emergency medical technicians may use 'distended' when assessing a patient for signs of internal bleeding, such as a distended abdomen.
Dietitians may use 'distended' when discussing the effects of certain foods on the digestive system, such as causing a distended stomach.