Distend
To extend in some one direction; to lengthen out; to stretch.
To stretch out or extend in all directions; to dilate; to enlarge, as by elasticity of parts; to inflate so as to produce tension; to cause to swell; as, to distend a bladder, the stomach, etc.
To become expanded or inflated; to swell.
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Distend Translations
distend in German is ausdehnen, dehnen
distend in Italian is stendere
distend in Spanish is distendir
distend in Swedish is utvidga
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