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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

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

Carbonation can also make acid reflux worse and have a “filling effect,” which may diminish your appetite by creating distention in your belly, she added.

From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2021

An example of a hormone secreted by the stomach cells is gastrin, a peptide hormone secreted in response to stomach distention that stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

When the distention is great, the blood is prevented from circulating in the vessels of the rumen, and is determined to the head.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Robert Jennings




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