distension
nounfeminine/diʃtẽˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
dis·ten·são
Definition
The action or result of distending; relaxation or enlargement.
Muscle distension occurred after intense exercise.
Political distension allowed for an agreement.
Common collocations
muscle distensionpolitical distensionligament distension
Etymology
Do latim 'distensio', 'ação de estender'.