| tumefaction | (noun) the process of tumefying; the organic process whereby tissue becomes swollen by the accumulation of fluid within it | - |
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| tumefy | (verb) expand abnormally | Synonyms: intumesce, swell, swell up, tumesce |
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| (verb) cause to become very swollen | - |
| tumesce | (verb) expand abnormally | Synonyms: intumesce, swell, swell up, tumefy |
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| tumescence | (noun) tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues | - |
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| tumescent | (adjective) abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas | Synonyms: bloated, distended, intumescent, puffy, swollen, tumid, turgid |
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