distending Definition
swelling or expanding by pressure from inside.
Using distending: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "distending" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The balloon is distending as it fills with air.
Example
The veins in his neck were distending with the effort of lifting the heavy weight.
Example
The stomach was distending due to overeating.
distending Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: distending in Brief
The verb 'distending' [dɪˈstɛndɪŋ] means swelling or expanding by pressure from inside. It is often used to describe the physical process of something inflating or swelling, such as a balloon or the veins in one's neck. It can also refer to the stomach expanding due to overeating.
