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distention vs ectasis

ectasis vs distention

distention and ectasis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
distention Yes No No No
ectasis Yes No No No
As nouns, ectasis is a hyponym of distention; that is, ectasis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than distention:
  • distention: the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
  • ectasis: dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
Other hyponyms of distention include tympanites, ectasia, varicocele.
distention (noun) ectasis (noun)
the act of expanding by pressure from within dilatation or distension of a hollow organ
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
Difference between distention and ectasis

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