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distended
adjective
abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- D
- Contains
- ISTENDE
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
dɪˈstɛndɪd
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
“hungry children with bloated stomachs”
In context
Example Sentences
hungry children with bloated stomachs
he had a grossly distended stomach
eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids
swollen hands
tumescent tissue
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