Abdominal Distention

Definition 1

Swelling of the abdomen resulting from excessive food intake, malnutrition, liver disease, primary abdominal tumors, and tumors metastatic to the abdominal cavity. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

A disorder characterized by swelling of the abdomen. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)

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