— distendedly , adv. — distendedness , n.
/di sten"did/ , adj.
1. increased, as in size, volume, etc.; expanded; dilated: the distended nostrils of the terrified horse.
2. swollen, by or as by internal pressure, out of normal size or shape; protuberant: distended wineskins; the distended arteries of his neck.
[ 1590-1600; DISTEND + -ED 2 ]