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distended

UK
/dɪsˈtɛndɪd/
US
/dɪsˈtɛndɪd/

Translations

distendedadjective
more distended
Comp.
most distended
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtɛndɪd/
US
/dɪsˈtɛndɪd/
distenduEn médecine, pour un organe ou une partie du corps gonflé sous l’effet d’une pression interne.
The patient's abdomen appeared distended after the large meal.
L’abdomen du patient paraissait distendu après le gros repas.
Additional translations
gonfléPlus général, surtout pour décrire un gonflement visible dû à une pression interne.
Synonyms
swollen
expanded
inflated
bloated
protruding
Antonyms
contracted
deflated
distendedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈstɛndɪd/
US
/dɪˈstɛndɪd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “distend”.
distenduTerme médical et anatomique courant pour décrire des veines, organes ou tissus dilatés par une pression interne.
The distended veins on his arms were clearly visible.
Les veines distendues sur ses bras étaient nettement visibles.
Additional translations
dilatéS’emploie surtout dans un registre médical pour des vaisseaux, conduits ou cavités élargis.
Synonyms
swollen
bloated
engorged
inflated
expanded
enlarged
bulging
protuberant
turgid
puffed up
distendverb

distended

Past Simple

distended
Past Simple
distended
Past Participle
distending
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtɛnd/
US
/dɪsˈtɛnd/
The balloon began to distend as more air was pumped into it.
Le ballon a commencé à se distendre à mesure qu’on y pompait davantage d’air.
Additional translations
dilaterSurtout en contexte médical ou anatomique.
Synonyms
expand
inflate
swell
enlarge
stretch
distendpast participle

distended

Used attributively to describe something that is already swollen or stretched.
The patient had a distended abdomen.
Le patient avait l’abdomen distendu.
Additional translations
dilatéSurtout en contexte médical ou anatomique.
Synonyms
swollen
bloated
inflated
expanded
enlarged
engorged
turgid
dilated
bulging
protruding
puffed

Definitions

distendedadjective
Swollen due to pressure from inside; bloated.
The patient's abdomen appeared distended after the large meal.
distendedpast participle
Swollen or expanded as a result of internal pressure; bloated.
The distended veins on his arms were clearly visible.
distendverb
To swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside.
The balloon began to distend as more air was pumped into it.
To enlarge or stretch beyond normal limits; expand.
The colon can distend when excess gas builds up.
distendpast participle
Swollen or stretched due to internal pressure.
The patient had a distended abdomen.
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