distension
Pronunciation: [dɪˈstɛnʃən]
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Context: "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.
Example
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?
Context: "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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