distended

UK
/dɪsˈtɛndɪd/
US
/dɪsˈtɛndɪd/
distendedadjective
more distended
Comp.
most distended
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtɛndɪd/
US
/dɪsˈtɛndɪd/
Translations
The distended balloon floated gently in the air.
Вздутый шарик плавно парил в воздухе.
His distended ankle was a result of the injury.
Его распухшая лодыжка была результатом травмы.
Additional translations
Definitions
Swollen due to pressure from inside; bloated.
The patient's abdomen appeared distended after the large meal.
distendedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈstɛndɪd/
US
/dɪˈstɛndɪd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb “distend”.
Definitions
Swollen or expanded as a result of internal pressure; bloated.
The distended veins on his arms were clearly visible.
distendverb

distended

Past Simple

distended
Past Simple
distended
Past Participle
distending
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtɛnd/
US
/dɪsˈtɛnd/
Translations
The balloon began to distend as it was filled with air.
Шарик начал раздуваться, когда его наполнили воздухом.
After eating too much, his stomach started to distend.
После переедания его живот начал вздуваться.
Additional translations
Definitions
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

distended

Used attributively to describe something that is already swollen or stretched.
Definitions
Swollen or stretched due to internal pressure.
The patient had a distended abdomen.
distendgerund / present participle
Definitions
Undergoing swelling or expansion.
The distending balloon looked ready to burst.