Found 2 items, similar to Distention.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: distention distention n 1: the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions [syn: dilatation, distension] 2: the act of expanding by pressure from within [syn: distension]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Distention Distention \Dis*ten"tion\, n. [L. distentio: cf. F. distension.] 1. The act of distending; the act of stretching in breadth or in all directions; the state of being Distended; as, the distention of the lungs. [1913 Webster] 2. Breadth; extent or space occupied by the thing distended. [1913 Webster]