Associations to the word «Distention»

Wiktionary

DISTENTION, noun. The act of distending.

Dictionary definition

DISTENTION, noun. The state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions.
DISTENTION, noun. The act of expanding by pressure from within.

Wise words

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