noun
a condition of being distended, especially an abnormal swelling or increase in size
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The doctor noted the presence of abdominal distension in the patient's physical examination.
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She complained of feeling bloated and experiencing distension after eating a large meal.
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I can't believe how much distension I have after all that junk food.
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The distension of the truth in his story was evident as inconsistencies began to surface.