0 the act of swelling and becoming large by pressure from inside, or the result of this: --
Lactose intolerance causes abdominal distension, colic, and diarrhoea.
Gaseous distension of the bowel causes considerable discomfort to the patient.
Nitrous oxide is avoided to prevent further bowel distension.
Gaseous distension of the stomach increases the likelihood of regurgitation and restricts chest expansion.
Patients in labour should be observed for possible bladder distension.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
distension