distention

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of stretching or expanding something, especially a part of the body.

  - "The yogi practiced distention of his stomach to prepare for the advanced poses."
  - "The balloon underwent distention as the air was pumped in."

• Noun

  A feeling of fullness or bloating in the abdomen.

  - "After a large meal, I experienced a sensation of distention."
  - "The distention caused by gas was relieved by passing wind."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distention
extension , inflection , reflection , connection

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Variants

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distension , distensions , distention , distentions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'distendere' meaning 'to stretch out'

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Trivia

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1. Distention was a common symptom of pregnancy in the past, and women would wear corsets to hide their distended bellies.

2. The word 'distention' is often used in medical contexts, particularly in gastroenterology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bloating: A feeling of distention in the abdomen caused by gas in the digestive tract.

2. Gastrointestinal distention: A common symptom of various gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome and gastroparesis.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, distention was a sign of a healthy digestive system and was depicted in art and literature.

How to Memorize "distention"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon being filled with air and expanding.
   - Visualize your stomach expanding after a meal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of a full stomach.
   - Remember the word by associating it with the act of stretching.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Distend, Inflate, Stretch, Expand' to remember the meaning of the word.

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