distension

Definitions

The act of swelling or the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions.

The state of being enlarged or bloated, typically referring to a body part or organ.

Examples

The doctor examined the patient's abdomen for signs of abnormal distension.

Excessive gas in the digestive tract often leads to painful abdominal distension.

Synonyms

swelling bloating expansion dilation enlargement inflation bulging

Antonyms

contraction shrinkage compression constriction deflation narrowing shriveling