Definition of Distensible in English :

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Distensible

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Adjective

1. distensible

capable of being distended; able to stretch and expand

Example Sentences:
'the stomach is a distensible organ'

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Distensible

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adjective
that can be distended

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Distensible

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v. dis·tend·ed, dis·tend·ing, dis·tends
v.intr.
To swell out or expand, especially from internal pressure: The puppies ate until their stomachs distended.
v.tr.
To cause to expand, especially from internal pressure; dilate: Fluid distends a blister.

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