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distension

Произношение: [dɪˈstɛnʃən]

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Контекст: «health»

(noun) distension is when a part of your body swells or gets bigger, usually because it is filled with air, fluid, or gas. This can happen in the stomach or other areas.

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After drinking lots of water, I felt a noticeable distension in my stomach.

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He did not experience any distension in his abdomen after eating.

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Are you feeling any distension after that big meal?

Контекст: «mechanical»

(noun) distension can also refer to the stretching or bulging of an object or material, often due to pressure. Imagine a balloon that gets bigger when you blow air into it.

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The balloon showed clear distension as it filled with air.

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The balloon had no distension when it was deflated.

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What happens to the balloon's distension when you stop blowing air into it?

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