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distention::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | distension |
| Type of | enlargement, expansion |
| Derivation | distend |
distention::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dilatation, distension |
| Type of | physiological condition, physiological state, physical condition |
| Has types | varicocele, ectasis, tympanites, ectasia |
Examples of distention
distention
Symptoms of C-diff include profuse diarrhea and abdominal pain and distention of the abdomen.
From the sciencedaily.com
Gastric distention following a copious meal also relaxes LER and increases the possibility of GERD.
From the sciencedaily.com
The patient may have a feeling of distention from the insufflated air that was used during the procedure.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I have severe constantipation, belly distention.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
They are distinct from rugae which are considered non-permanent or temporary allowing for distention and contraction.
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Distention activates long and myenteric reflexes.
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In addition, delayed gastric emptying and gastric distention might lead to increased numbers of TLESRs, thereby promoting reflux.
From the nature.com
The morphology suggests alternating regions of dural compression and distention indicative of stretching at the cellular level.
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In healthy individuals, too much magnesium or vitamin C or undigested lactose can produce osmotic diarrhea and distention of the bowel.
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- Dilatation: the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
- The act of expanding by pressure from within
- The act of distending
- An uncomfortable swelling in the intestines.
- Bloating or swelling; usually referring to the abdomen.
- A visible increase in the waistline. Often occurring after meals.
- The state of being distended, enlarged, swollen from internal pressure.
- Swelling or stretching out from pressure within the breast.
