Distension

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

Definitions of distension

noun a condition of being distended, especially an abnormal swelling or increase in size

Example Sentences

A1 I have a stomachache because of the distension in my belly.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the distension in my abdomen as bloating.

B1 The distension of the balloon caused it to pop.

B2 The distension of the pipe was due to a blockage.

C1 The distension of the patient's veins indicated a serious medical condition.

C2 The distension of the abdomen was a sign of internal bleeding.

Examples of distension in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted the presence of abdominal distension in the patient's physical examination.

informal She complained of feeling bloated and experiencing distension after eating a large meal.

slang I can't believe how much distension I have after all that junk food.

figurative The distension of the truth in his story was evident as inconsistencies began to surface.

Grammatical Forms of distension

• past tense: distended
• plural: distensions
• comparative: more distended
• superlative: most distended
• present tense: distends
• future tense: will distend
• perfect tense: has distended
• continuous tense: is distending
• singular: distension
• positive degree: distension
• infinitive: to distend
• gerund: distending
• participle: distended

Origin and Evolution of distension

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'distension' originated from the Latin word 'distendere' which means to stretch out or expand.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'distension' has retained its original meaning of swelling or expansion, but has also come to be used in medical contexts to describe the abnormal enlargement of a body part or organ.