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TUMESCENT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas

Example:

puffy tumid flesh

Synonyms:

intumescent; puffy; tumescent; tumid; turgid

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)

Derivation:

tumesce (expand abnormally)

tumescence (tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues)

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