Distended means bloated or swollen. It refers to the abnormal expansion or increase in size. It usually occurs due to internal pressure. It also means to dilate or extend. The Latin form of this word is distendere which means to stretch. Thus to become wider is also a meaning for this word. Fluids and gases cause this situation. It occurs when a person has a swollen bowel and the tummy is tight and hard as a rock due to bowel obstructions.
Distended is a word that is also used to denote puffy tumid flesh. It also meant to become wider or extend. "Starving cows have distended bellies", "the eyes of the child has become distended due to incessant crying" are some of the examples of this word.
Distended is a word that is also used to denote puffy tumid flesh. It also meant to become wider or extend. "Starving cows have distended bellies", "the eyes of the child has become distended due to incessant crying" are some of the examples of this word.
