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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'.

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