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Definition of distended

distended

/dɪˈstɛndɪd/
dis · tend · ed
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• adjective

1

Swollen, expanded, or stretched outward due to internal pressure from fluid, gas, or other contents.

Example

"The veterinarian examined the puppy's distended belly to determine the cause of the bloating."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'distend', which comes from the Latin 'distendere', meaning 'to stretch apart', formed from 'dis-' (apart) and 'tendere' (to stretch).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Distended. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/distended
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