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tumefaction definition

tu·me·fac·tion (to̵̅o̅′mə fak′s̸hən, tyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

  1. a swelling up or becoming swollen
  2. a swollen part

Etymology: MFr

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tumefaction Synonyms

tumefaction

n.

boil, bloating, enlargement; see growth 3, swelling.


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