Definitions
- Describing a body part that is swollen or enlarged due to an excess of blood or other fluid. - Referring to a feeling of fullness or congestion in a particular area of the body. - Talking about an object that is filled to capacity or beyond capacity.
- Describing a body part that is swollen or enlarged due to an accumulation of gas or other substance. - Referring to a feeling of bloating or discomfort in the abdomen or stomach. - Talking about an object that is stretched or expanded beyond its normal size or shape.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of enlargement or expansion.
- 2Both can refer to body parts or objects.
- 3Both can be used to describe a feeling of fullness or discomfort.
- 4Both are often used in medical or scientific contexts.
- 5Both convey a sense of abnormality or excess.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Engorged is typically caused by an excess of blood or other fluid, while distended is usually caused by an accumulation of gas or other substance.
- 2Location: Engorged is often used to describe body parts that are filled with blood or other fluid, while distended is more commonly used to describe the abdomen or stomach.
- 3Feeling: Engorged can imply a feeling of fullness or congestion, while distended can imply a feeling of bloating or discomfort.
- 4Connotation: Engorged can have sexual or erotic connotations, while distended does not.
- 5Usage: Engorged is less common than distended and is often used in specific medical or scientific contexts, while distended is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Engorged and distended both describe a state of enlargement or expansion, but they differ in their cause, location, feeling, connotation, and usage. Engorged typically refers to body parts that are swollen or enlarged due to an excess of blood or other fluid, while distended usually describes the abdomen or stomach that is bloated or enlarged due to an accumulation of gas or other substance.
