distention
Example Sentences
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She said the the new trial had aimed to establish if the cancer could be diagnosed earlier for women with persistent symptoms, such as bloating, stomach pain and distention.
From BBC ● May 15, 2023
Patients’ symptoms often are severe — fatigue, abdominal distention, swollen legs and general feelings of malaise.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2023
No question the stunning development of Poole has broadened the floor and meant even more distention for panting defenses.
From Washington Post ● May 3, 2022
I was experiencing tremendous headache, nausea, abdominal distention making it harder to breath.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2020
A teat tube or spring dilator may be worn to drain the milk off and prevent distention and reopening of the orifice.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
