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distention

[dih-sten-shuhn] / dɪˈstɛn ʃən /
NOUN
inflation
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She said the the new trial had aimed to establish if the cancer could be diagnosed earlier for women with persistent symptoms, such as bloating, stomach pain and distention.

From BBC May 15, 2023

Patients’ symptoms often are severe — fatigue, abdominal distention, swollen legs and general feelings of malaise.

From New York Times Mar. 4, 2023

No question the stunning development of Poole has broadened the floor and meant even more distention for panting defenses.

From Washington Post May 3, 2022

For example, gastrin is secreted in response to stomach distention and causes the release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

It is characterized by a distention of the skin with air or gas contained in the subcutaneous areolar tissue.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry




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