noun
- The plural of distention; instances or states of being stretched or swollen abnormally.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Often used in clinical contexts
Examples
- The patient experienced abdominal distentions after the procedure.
- Repeated distentions of the balloon caused the material to weaken.
- Gastric distentions can cause discomfort and bloating.
- The doctor noted several distentions in the patient's veins.
- Chronic distentions of the bladder may lead to complications.