tumefaction

(to̵̅o̅′mə faks̸hən, tyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

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

Origin: MFr

See tumefaction in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act or process of puffing or swelling.
    b. A swollen condition.
  2. A puffy or swollen part.

Origin:

Origin: French tuméfaction

Origin: , from Latin tumefacere, to tumefy; see tumefacient

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Related Forms:

  • tuˌme·facˈtive (-tĭv) adjective

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