distend/dɪˈstend; dɪ`stɛnd/ v[I, Tn](fml 文) (cause sth to) swell by means of pressure from inside （使某物）膨胀 a distended intestine, stomach, vein, etc 膨胀的肠、 胃、 静脉等.
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