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distention vs physiological state

physiological state vs distention

distention and physiological state both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
distention Yes No No No
physiological state Yes No No No
As nouns, physiological state is a hypernym of distention; that is, physiological state is a word with a broader meaning than distention:
  • distention: the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
  • physiological state: the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
Other hypernyms of distention include physical condition, physiological condition.
distention (noun) physiological state (noun)
the act of expanding by pressure from within the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
Difference between distention and physiological state

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