Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distended
adjective
/dɪˈstɛndəd/
Definition
swollen or enlarged due to pressure from inside.
Examples
- The distended abdomen indicated that the patient might have a serious digestive issue.
- After the balloon was inflated, it became distended with air.
- She noticed that her legs were distended after a long flight.
Meaning
When something is distended, it means it has expanded or stretched out, often because it is filled with gas or fluid.
Synonyms
- swollen
- enlarged
- expanded
- bloated
- inflated
