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单词 distensible
释义

distensible

adjective

dis·​ten·​si·​ble di-ˈsten(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce distensible (audio)
: capable of being distended
distensibility
di-ˌsten(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce distensible (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web For example, the angler fish developed such a freakishly large jaw and a distensible stomach because the fish needs to take advantage of every prey opportunity available because food is scarce so far below sea level, according to The New York Times. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, 30 July 2019

Word History

Etymology

distens- (from Latin distensus, past participle of distendere) + -ible

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

distensible

adjective

dis·​ten·​si·​ble -ˈten(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce distensible (audio)
: capable of being distended, extended, or dilated
distensible blood vessels
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