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What (who) is distension - definition

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Distended; Distends; Distend; Distending; Distensions; Distension (disambiguation); Distention

distension         
n.; (also distention)
Dilation, dilatation, enlargement, swelling, expansion, stretching.
Distension         
·noun ·same·as Distention.
distension         
also distention
Distension is abnormal swelling in a person's or animal's body. (MEDICAL)
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Distension

Distension (spelled distention in many style regimens) generally refers to an enlargement, dilation, or ballooning effect. It may refer to:

  • Abdominal distension, typically a symptom of an underlying disease or dysfunction in the body, rather than an illness in its own right
  • Gastric distension, bloating of the stomach when air is pumped into it, as in a medical procedure
  • Distention of blood vessels under increased blood pressure; see Compliance (physiology) § Blood vessels
Examples of use of distension
1. La declaracion abierta de las autoridades surcoreanas de desplegar junto con las fuerzas foraneas el simulacro contra la RPDC demuestra que el "dialogo", la "reconciliacion", la "creacion de la confianza militar" y la "distension" de que hablaban ellas mismas no pasan de ser una artimana para enganar la opinion publica.
2. El Norte y el Sur acordaron esforzarse activamente en lo practico por lograr la distension militar y la paz en la Peninsula Coreana. Ѓ@Con respecto a esto, ambas partes decidieron recomendar a sus respectivas autoridades militares para que se efectue pronto en el nuevo ano las conversaciones de las autoridades militares. Ѓ@4.