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swelling

swel·ling

UK/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ US/ˈswɛlɪŋ/ fairly common
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.
2.

the swelling of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)

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adjective

1.

becoming puffy as from internal bleeding or accumulation of other fluids

  • “put ice on the swelling ankle”
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Phrases

  • labioscrotal swelling
  • swelling soil
  • swelling tape
  • white swelling

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