Definitions

1. verb

to expand or swell, especially in size or shape; to become or make something wider or more spacious

“The bloated stomach began to distend, causing discomfort to the patient.”

2. verb

to cause something to expand or swell

“The tight bandage caused her ankle to distend.”

3. noun

the act of expanding or swelling

“The distend of her stomach was a clear sign of the illness.”

4. noun

something that is swollen or expanded

“The distend of the balloon made it difficult to hold.”