Meaning of the word distended in English

What does distended mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

distended

US /dɪˈsten.dɪd/
UK /dɪˈsten.dɪd/

Adjective

swollen due to pressure from inside; bloated

Example:
The patient's abdomen was visibly distended.
His stomach was distended from eating too much.
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