What is another word for distensions?
Pronunciation: [dɪstˈɛnʃənz] (IPA) 
Distensions refer to the swelling or expansion of a body organ or tissue due to internal pressure. There are many synonyms for this term depending on the context and the type of distension. Some common synonyms include distention, swelling, bulging, bloating, enlargement, puffiness, tumefaction, and protuberance. In medicine, distension of the abdomen may be referred to as abdominal distension or bloating, while distension of the bladder may be called bladder distension. In other fields such as engineering or physics, other terms such as expansion, dilatation, or inflation may be used to describe distensions of various materials or structures. Regardless of the context, understanding synonyms for distensions can help convey meaning more precisely and effectively.
