Distend GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/dɪˈstend/ (verb)
to swell and become larger, bloat, inflate, expand, balloon, bulge, swell up, broaden, enlarge, increase
Abdominal distension occurs when substances, such as air (gas) or fluid, accumulate in the abdomen causing its expansion. It is typically a symptom of an underlying disease or dysfunction in the body, rather than an illness in its own right. People suffering from this condition often describe it as “feeling bloated”. Sufferers often experience a sensation of fullness, abdominal pressure, and sometimes nausea, pain, or cramping.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/
Antonym: deflate
Noun: distension
Noun: distensibility
Adjective: distensible
Adjective: distended
