Distention vs. Distension

Distentionnoun

The act of distending.

Distentionnoun

The act of distending; the act of stretching in breadth or in all directions; the state of being Distended; as, the distention of the lungs.

Distentionnoun

Breadth; extent or space occupied by the thing distended.

Distentionnoun

the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

Distentionnoun

the act of expanding by pressure from within

Distensionnoun

The act of distending.

Distensionnoun

Same as Distention.

Distensionnoun

the act of expanding by pressure from within

Distensionnoun

the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

Distension

Distension (spelled distention in many style regimens) generally refers to an enlargement, dilation, or ballooning effect.