distension

/dis'tenʃn/

Thân thiện

The doctor observed the abdominal distension during the examination.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state of being stretched, swollen, or enlarged beyond normal dimensions: This refers to the condition of something, often a hollow organ or body part, that has become expanded, typically due to internal pressure.
   • The act of causing such expansion: This refers to the process or action of stretching or swelling something from the inside.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (State):
  • Abdominal distension can be a symptom of various digestive disorders.
  • The distension of the balloon was caused by the buildup of hot air.
• Noun (Act):
  • The distension of the stomach after a large meal can cause discomfort.
  • The doctor noted the gradual distension of the patient's veins.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: "Distension" is frequently used in medical terminology to describe abnormal swelling, especially of the abdomen (abdominal distension) or blood vessels.
  • The patient presented with significant abdominal distension and pain.
• Technical/Scientific Context: Used in physics or engineering to describe the expansion of a material or container under internal pressure.
  • The experiment measured the distension of the membrane under varying pressures.

Variants and Related Words

• Distend (verb): To swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside.
  • Overeating can distend the stomach.
• Distensible (adjective): Capable of being distended or stretched.
  • The bladder is a highly distensible organ.

Synonyms

• Swelling: The condition of being enlarged, often used more generally.
• Expansion: The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
• Dilation: The action of becoming wider or larger, often specifically of an opening or tube.
• Bloating: A informal synonym, especially for abdominal distension caused by gas.

Antonyms

• Contraction: The process of becoming smaller.
• Deflation: The action of releasing air or reducing size from a swollen state.
• Compression: The action of pressing something into a smaller space.

Related Phrases

• Abdominal distension: A common phrase specifically referring to a swollen belly.
  • She experienced abdominal distension and consulted a gastroenterologist.
• Gastric distension: Swelling of the stomach.
  • Rapid eating can lead to acute gastric distension.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
2. the act of expanding by pressure from within

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dilatation
• distention