Verb
To extend in some one direction; to lengthen out; to stretch.
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.
To become expanded or inflated; to swell.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHis pupils were dilated Source: Internet
The distended bellies of the starving cows Source: Internet
The gas distended the animal's body Source: Internet
Its stomach was muscular, and could distend to allow the animal to eat large amounts of food at one time, probably an adaptation to compensate for long periods when hunting was unsuccessful and food scarce. Source: Internet
These rivers constitute 20% of India's total outflow. citation The heavy southwest monsoon rains cause the Brahmaputra and other rivers to distend their banks, often flooding surrounding areas. Source: Internet
Unlike the epithelial lining of most organs, transitional epithelium can flatten and distend. Source: Internet