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detumescence definition

de·tu·mes·cence (dē′to̵̅o̅ mes′əns, -tyo̵̅o̅-)

noun

a gradual shrinking of a swelling, as, specif., an erection

Etymology: < L detumescens, prp. of detumescere, to stop swelling, subside: see de- & tumescence

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