overdistension

noun

over·​dis·​ten·​sion
: excessive distension
gastric overdistension
overdistension of the alveoli

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“Overdistension.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/overdistension. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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