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distention

/dɪsˈtɛnʃən/

distention is the alternative form of distension.

Meaning of distension

Noun

distension (countable and uncountable, plural distensions)

  1. The act of distending.

Forms of distention

pluraldistentions

Origin of distention

From Middle French distension.

Words formed from distention

Questions about distention

What is distention the alternative form of?
Distention is the alternative form of distension.
How do you pronounce distention?
Distention is pronounced /dɪsˈtɛnʃən/.

Words near distention in the dictionary

  1. distensile
  2. distension
  3. distensions
  4. distensive
  5. distent
  6. distention
  7. distentions
  8. distents
  9. dister
  10. disterane
  11. disterminate

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