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INTUMESCENT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
Example:
puffy tumid flesh
Synonyms:
intumescent; puffy; tumescent; tumid; turgid
Classified under:
Similar:
unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)
Derivation:
intumescence; intumescency (swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion))
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