tumescence

• Terme médical désignant le gonflement ou l'augmentation de volume de tissus corporels, causé par l'accumulation de sang ou d'autres liquides. Peut aussi désigner une érection ou un état de turgescence.

A medical term referring to the swelling or enlargement of body tissues caused by an accumulation of blood or other fluids.

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1. Swelling or engorgementC1formalmedical

   A state of swelling or becoming enlarged, typically due to the accumulation of blood or other fluid in body tissues.

   Tumescence

   • The doctor noted the tumescence in the patient's leg after the injury.
   • Tumescence of the nasal passages can cause breathing difficulties.
   • The condition is characterized by abnormal tumescence of the soft tissues.

   Synonymesbulgedistensionedemaengorgementintumescenceprotuberancepuffinessswellingtumefaction

   Antonymesdeflationdetumescenceshrinking