| distention | The state of being distended or enlarged, the act of distending. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| distention cyst | A cyst resulting from some obstruction to the excretory duct of a gland. Synonym: distention cyst, secretory cyst. (05 Mar 2000) |
| distention ulcer | An ulcer of the intestine in the dilated part above a stricture. (05 Mar 2000) |