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TUMESCENT
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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:
tumesce (expand abnormally)
tumescence (tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues)
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