distention

• Substantiv, das den Zustand bezeichnet, in dem etwas über seine normalen Ausmaße hinaus ausgedehnt oder vergrößert ist, oder den Vorgang einer solchen Ausdehnung, insbesondere durch inneren Druck.

A noun referring to the state of being stretched or enlarged beyond normal dimensions, or the act of expanding due to internal pressure.

1. State of being stretchedC1formalmedical

   The condition of being expanded or swollen beyond the usual size, often due to internal pressure.

   Dehnung

   • The patient complained of abdominal distention after eating.
   • The balloon showed significant distention as more air was pumped in.
   • Prolonged distention of the stomach can cause discomfort.

   Synonymebloatingbulgingengorgementexpansioninflationswellingtumescence

   Antonymecollapsecompressionconstrictiondeflationshrinkage

2. Act of expandingC1formalmedical

   The process of enlarging or swelling something from within, typically by pressure.

   Ausdehnung

   • The distention of the lungs occurs during inhalation.
   • The pipe burst due to the distention caused by freezing water.
   • The doctor explained the mechanism of venous distention.

   Synonymebloatingdilationdistensionenlargementexpansioninflationswellingtumefaction

   Antonymecompressioncontractiondeflationshrinking