engorgement

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние набухания или застоя, часто с кровью, или акт жадного поедания до состояния переполнения.

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.

неисчисляемое

1. Congestion with bloodC1formalmedical

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

   Застой (крови)

   • 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.

   Синонимыcongestiondistensionhyperemiaswelling

2. Eating ravenouslyC2formal

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

   Обжорство

   • 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.

   Синонимыbingedevouringgluttonyovereatingstuffing