distensible
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adjective \-ˈsten(t)-sə-bəl\Definition of DISTENSIBLE
: capable of being distended
— dis·ten·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌsten(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
Origin of DISTENSIBLE
distens- (from Latin distensus, past participle of distendere) + -ible
First Known Use: circa 1828
Rhymes with DISTENSIBLE
dis·ten·si·ble
adjective \-ˈten(t)-sə-bəl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of DISTENSIBLE
: capable of being distended, extended, or dilated <distensible blood vessels>
—dis·ten·si·bil·i·ty \-ˌten(t)-sə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; dis·ten·si·bil·i·ties
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