Distention

Definition:

• (n.) The act of distending; the act of stretching in breadth or in all directions; the state of being Distended; as, the distention of the lungs.
• (n.) Breadth; extent or space occupied by the thing distended.

Compare distention with other words:

dilatation vs. distention

distention vs. swelling

distention vs. flatulence

distend vs. distention

distension vs. distention

bloat vs. distention