engorgement

• Sustantivo que denota el estado de hinchazón o congestión, a menudo con sangre, o el acto de comer con avidez hasta el punto de la plenitud excesiva.

A noun referring to the state of being swollen or congested, often with blood, or the act of eating greedily to the point of fullness.

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1. Congestion with bloodC1formalmedical

   The state of being swollen or congested with fluid, especially blood.

   Ingurgitación (congestión con sangre)

   • Breast engorgement is common after childbirth.
   • The doctor noted engorgement of the blood vessels in the patient's leg.
   • Engorgement of the nasal passages can cause difficulty breathing.

   Sinónimoscongestiondistensionhyperemiaswelling

2. Eating ravenouslyC2formal

   The act of eating greedily or voraciously to the point of being full.

   Atracón

   • After the long hike, his engorgement of the meal was understandable.
   • The feast led to a general engorgement among the guests.
   • His engorgement of the entire cake shocked everyone at the party.

   Sinónimosbingedevouringgluttonyovereatingstuffing