distention

English

Etymology

From Middle French distension.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/

Noun

distention (countable and uncountable, plural distentions)

Alternative form of distension (“the act of distending”).

Translations

act of distending — see distension

Anagrams

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