distention

Thân thiện

The doctor gently palpates the patient's abdominal distention.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of expanding by pressure from within: "Distention" refers to the process of being stretched or enlarged, typically due to internal pressure.
   • The state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions: "Distention" also describes the condition or result of being abnormally swollen, inflated, or expanded.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The distention of the balloon was caused by the trapped hot air. (The balloon's expansion was a result of the hot air inside it.)
  • Abdominal distention is a common symptom after a large meal. (The state of the abdomen being swollen is a frequent occurrence following a big meal.)

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: Often used to describe abnormal swelling in a body part or organ.
  • The doctor noted significant gastric distention on the X-ray. (The physician observed a considerable abnormal enlargement of the stomach in the image.)
• Physical Sciences: Can describe the expansion of a material or container.
  • The distention of the metal cylinder indicated a dangerous pressure buildup. (The cylinder's expansion signaled a hazardous increase in internal pressure.)

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 stretched or expanded.
  • The bladder is a highly distensible organ.

Synonyms

• Expansion: The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
• Swelling: An abnormal enlargement of a part of the body.
• Inflation: The action of inflating or the condition of being inflated.

Antonyms

• Contraction: The process of becoming smaller.
• Deflation: The action or process of deflating or being deflated.
• Compression: The action of pressing something into a smaller space.

Related Phrases

• Abdominal distention: A specific medical term for a swollen abdomen.
  • The patient complained of pain and abdominal distention.
• Gastric distention: Swelling of the stomach.
  • Rapid eating can lead to uncomfortable gastric distention.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• distension
• dilatation