distention in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Distention refers to the condition of being swollen or expanded, particularly in relation to the abdomen due to the accumulation of gas, fluid, or other substances.
Crossword clues for distention
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "distention".
- Feeling of fullness or swelling in the abdomen
- Expansion due to gas or fluid buildup
- Swelling often felt after a large meal
- Condition causing the abdomen to feel tight
- Abdominal enlargement from excess substances
Distention sentence examples
- The patient experienced severe abdominal distention after the meal.
- Doctors were concerned about the distention indicating a possible blockage.
- She felt a sense of discomfort due to the distention of her stomach.
- The distention in the affected area was a sign of underlying inflammation.
- After the surgery, the distention gradually subsided, alleviating her pain.