Distended: meaning, definitions and examples

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distended

[ dɪˈstɛndɪd ]

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medical

To become larger, swollen, or stretched, especially because of pressure from inside.

Synonyms

balloon, expand, swell

Examples of usage

The patient's abdomen was distended due to internal bleeding.
His veins distended as he lifted the heavy weight.

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general

To enlarge in scope or size.

Synonyms

enlarge, expand, extend

Examples of usage

The project distended to encompass multiple departments.
Her imagination distended as she explored new creative ideas.

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medical

Swollen or bloated due to an internal pressure or fluid accumulation.

Synonyms

bloated, inflated, swollen

Examples of usage

The distended belly of the malnourished child was a sign of severe dehydration.
Her distended ankles indicated a problem with circulation.

Translations

Translations of the word "distended" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distendido

🇮🇳 फूला हुआ

🇩🇪 gedehnt

🇮🇩 terentang

🇺🇦 розтягнутий

🇵🇱 rozciągnięty

🇯🇵 膨張した

🇫🇷 distendu

🇪🇸 distendido

🇹🇷 genişlemiş

🇰🇷 팽창된

🇸🇦 ممتد

🇨🇿 roztažený

🇸🇰 roztiahnutý

🇨🇳 扩张的

🇸🇮 raztegnjen

🇮🇸 útþanið

🇰🇿 кеңейген

🇬🇪 გაფართოებული

🇦🇿 genişləmiş

🇲🇽 distendido

Word origin

The word 'distended' originates from the Latin word 'distendere', which means 'to stretch apart'. It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. The concept of distension has been historically associated with medical contexts, describing the swelling or enlargement of body parts due to various internal factors.