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Comparative
more distensible
Superlative
most distensible
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capable of being expanded or stretched
- The blood vessels in the body are distensible to accommodate changes in blood flow.
- The stomach's distensible walls enable it to expand during large meals.
- The bladder is a highly distensible organ, allowing it to store varying amounts of urine.
- The distensible nature of the tube allowed it to handle sudden increases in fluid volume.
- This type of plastic is not very distensible, so it may crack under pressure.