engorgement

• Nom désignant un état de gonflement ou de stagnation, souvent dû à un afflux sanguin, ou l'action de manger avidement jusqu'à l'excès.

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.

   Engorgement vasculaire

   • 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.

   Synonymescongestiondistensionhyperemiaswelling

2. Eating ravenouslyC2formal

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

   Gorgement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbingedevouringgluttonyovereatingstuffing