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distensible

adjective
dis·​ten·​si·​ble | \ di-ˈsten(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce distensible (audio) \

Definition of distensible

: capable of being distended
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Other Words from distensible

distensibility \ di-​ˌsten(t)-​sə-​ˈbi-​lə-​tē How to pronounce distensibility (audio) \ noun

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 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, "Why the Anglerfish Continues To Haunt Our Dreams," 30 July 2019

First Known Use of distensible

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for distensible

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

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distensible

adjective
dis·​ten·​si·​ble | \ -ˈten(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce distensible (audio) \

Medical Definition of distensible

: capable of being distended, extended, or dilated distensible blood vessels

Other Words from distensible

distensibility \ -​ˌten(t)-​sə-​ˈbil-​ət-​ē How to pronounce distensibility (audio) \ noun, plural distensibilities

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