distend — to become swollen or expanded due to pressure from inside
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become swollen or expanded due to pressure from inside
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstend/
Korean meaning: 부풀다, 팽창하다
Korean pronunciation: 디**스**텐드
Example Sentences
- The patient's belly distended like a balloon after the surgery.
- My jeans distended after I discovered the all-you-can-eat buffet.
- The snake's throat distended as it swallowed the large prey.
distend
VERB//dɪˈstend//
to become swollen or expanded due to pressure from inside
The patient's abdomen distends rapidly, alarming the medical team
As castle walls distend, brave knights defend and extend!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'distendere', composed of the prefix 'dis-' (apart) and 'tendere' (to stretch or extend). The word entered Middle English through Old French and Latin influences.
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📝Examples
“The patient's belly distended like a balloon after the surgery.”
“My jeans distended after I discovered the all-you-can-eat buffet.”
“The snake's throat distended as it swallowed the large prey.”
“His cheeks distended like a chipmunk storing nuts for winter.”
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