distention [dɪˈstɛnʃən]

例句:

• Gastric distention may also reduce lung volume by elevating the diaphragm.
  胃胀使膈升高也会减少肺的容积.
  
• It lines hollow organs capable of considerable distention.
  它所衬的中空器官具有一定的扩张能力.
  
• During the phase patients are often severely ill with marked weakness, abdominal discomfort, and distention.
  值此时期,患者的病势常严重:显著衰弱, 腹部不适并臌胀.
  
• Death occurs from distention or rupturing of the stomach.
  来自SA
• Not everyone understands the distention, so Mr. Sherman offers us a valuable reminder.
  来自SA