distension in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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distension, distention Am [Brit dɪˈstɛnʃ(ə)n, Am dəˈstɛnʃ(ə)n] N MED

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distension in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for distension in the English»French Dictionary

distension [dɪˈstentʃən] N no pl

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In many cases it may be difficult to achieve resolution of the distension.
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Distension of the vessels due to increased blood pressure is a fundamental stimulus for muscle contraction in arteriolar walls.
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On the other hand, plicae remain folded regardless of distension as is evident within the plicae of the small intestine walls.
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The traditional use indications are to eliminate damp and phlegm, and relieve distension.
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Justice party was beset with internal distension and factionalism.
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The injury may present with abdominal pain, tenderness, distension, or rigidity to the touch, and bowel sounds may be diminished or absent.
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It is characterized by a very dilated colon (megacolon), accompanied by abdominal distension (bloating), and sometimes fever, abdominal pain, or shock.
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Its location varies somewhat in position with the state of distension of the internal organs.
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Symptoms of splenic torsion include lethargy, abdominal distension and pale mucous membranes.
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It may be subtle and easily overlooked on physical examination or can be intense amounting to massive abdominal distension with respiratory distress and cardiovascular collapse.
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