distend

• Verbo que significa inchar ou fazer inchar devido à pressão interna, frequentemente usado em contexto médico ou técnico.

A verb meaning to swell or cause to swell from internal pressure, often used in medical or technical contexts.

1. Swell or expandC1formal

   To swell or cause to swell due to internal pressure.

   Dilatar

   • The patient's abdomen began to distend after the surgery.
   • The balloon distended as more air was pumped into it.
   • The stomach may distend after eating a large meal.

   Sinônimosballoonbloatbulgedilateexpandinflateswell

   Antônimoscollapsecompresscontractdeflateshrink