engorged

• Descreve algo que ficou inchado, tumefacto ou repleto de líquido, sendo usado frequentemente em contextos médicos ou biológicos.

Describes something that has become swollen, distended, or filled with fluid, often used in medical or biological contexts.

1. Swollen or overfilledC1formalmedical

   Describes a body part that has become swollen or distended due to being filled with fluid, especially blood.

   Ingurgitado

   • The tick was engorged with blood after feeding.
   • Her engorged veins were a sign of poor circulation.
   • The doctor noted the engorged tissue during the examination.

   Sinônimoscongestedinflatedpuffedswollentumidturgid

   Antônimosdeflatedemptyshriveledshrunken

• Verbo que significa encher ou inchar algo com líquido, sangue ou outra substância, frequentemente em excesso.

A verb meaning to fill or swell with fluid, blood, or other substance, often to excess.

1. Overeat or eat immodestlyC2formal

   To eat greedily or to excess; to stuff oneself with food.

   Comer em excesso

   • He engorged himself at the buffet, eating far more than anyone else.
   • The guests engorged on the lavish feast until they could barely move.
   • She tends to engorge on sweets when she is stressed.

   Sinônimosbingeglutgobblegorgeguzzleovereatoverindulgesatiatestuffwolf

   Antônimosabstaindietfaststarve

2. Swelling or filling with fluidC2formal

   To become swollen or distended, often with blood or other fluid.

   Inchaço ou enchimento de líquido

   • The tick's body engorged with blood after feeding.
   • The veins in his neck engorged as he strained to lift the heavy weight.
   • The sponge engorged with water, becoming heavy and saturated.

   Sinônimosbloatcongestdistendfillinflateintumesceswelltumefy

   Antônimosdeflatedrainemptyshrink