intumescence

intumescence definition - medical

in·tu·mes·cence (ĭnˌto͞o-mĕsˈəns)

noun
  1. The act or process of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
  2. A swollen organ or body part.

Related Forms:

  • inˌtu·mesˈcent adjective

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