distension

Meanings

• verb

  The act of stretching or expanding something, such as a muscle or a container.

• A feeling of discomfort or pain caused by the swelling or stretching of an organ or body part.

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Rhymes

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extension , compression , impression

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Variants

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distension , distensions , distention , distentions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'distendere', meaning 'to stretch apart'.

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Trivia

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1. Distension is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

2. The human stomach can distend to hold up to 1.5 gallons of food and liquid.

3. Distension of the veins in the eyes can cause the appearance of 'spider veins'.

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Related Concepts

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1. bloating: A feeling of discomfort or fullness in the abdomen caused by the presence of gas or other intestinal contents.

2. gastrointestinal distension: A condition characterized by excessive gas or fluid in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and discomfort.

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In medicine, distension is often used to describe the feeling of bloating or abdominal discomfort caused by gas or other intestinal contents. In other contexts, it can refer to the deliberate expansion of a balloon or other object.

How to Memorize "distension"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon being filled with air and expanding as it distends.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distension' with the feeling of a stretched or expanded muscle after a workout.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'distension' by associating it with the word 'extension' and focusing on the 'ten' in 'distension' to help remember the 's'.

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