Definitions

1. noun

A condition of being stretched or expanded beyond the normal limits; a state of being strained or stretched

“The distension in the fabric made it difficult to wear.”

2. noun

The act of stretching or expanding something

“The distension of the balloon made it float in the air.”

3. noun

A state of being swollen or enlarged, typically due to disease or injury

“The distension of the abdomen was a symptom of the illness.”