1. swollen or expanded beyond normal size, especially due to pressure from within
Usage: often used in medical contexts

Examples

• The patient’s distended abdomen indicated possible internal bleeding.
• His distended stomach made him uncomfortable after the large meal.
• The balloon became distended as more air was pumped into it.
• The doctor examined the distended veins in her legs.
• The distended bladder caused severe pain.
• Her distended belly showed she was in her third trimester.
• The distended sail caught the strong wind perfectly.