Index of English words, starting with "di"

(1) - Distend (v. i.) To become expanded or inflated; to swell.
(2) - Distend (v. t.) To stretch out or extend in all directions; to dilate; to enlarge, as by elasticity of parts; to inflate so as to produce tension; to cause to swell; as, to distend a bladder, the stomach, etc.
(3) - Distend (v. t.) To extend in some one direction; to lengthen out; to stretch.

(1) - Distensibility (n.) The quality or capacity of being distensible.

(1) - Distensible (a.) Capable of being distended or dilated.

(1) - Distension (n.) Same as Distention.