SWELLING

Swelling

In medical parlance, swelling, turgescence or tumefaction is a transient abnormal enlargement of a body part or area not caused by proliferation of cells. It is caused by accumulation of fluid in tissues. It can occur throughout the body, or a specific part or organ can be affected .

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swelling

Noun

  1. The state of being swollen.
  2. Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body.

Verb

swelling



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