intumescence
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌɪntuˈmɛsəns/
- Specialized
:
intumescencia
- Excessive fluid retention can lead to the intumescence of internal organs.
Examples
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The doctor noted an intumescence on the patient's ankle after the injury.
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The doctor noted the intumescence in her ankle.
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After the allergic reaction, a visible intumescence developed at the site of the insect bite.
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There was significant intumescence after the injury.
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The doctor explained that the intumescence in his leg was due to an injury and required treatment.
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After the insect bite, there was a noticeable intumescence around the affected area that lasted for several hours.
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The technician observed intumescence in the tissues, indicating potential inflammation and fluid accumulation.
Synonyms
3
3.7
A raised, often painful area on the body after injury or infection
1
8.9
A swelling or stretching of a part of the body, often the belly, caused by gas
1
9.1
A body part that is filled with blood or fluid and looks swollen
A body part that swells because blood or other liquid collects there
A part of the body that is larger than normal
Antonyms
How Swollen
- UK
1
8.9
- Specialized
32
8.0
- Specialized
1
9.9
3
3.7
11
3.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
intumescence = intumesce (transparent) = intumesc + ence
For a learner who knows the verb 'intumesce', the noun 'intumescence' is a regular and readily interpretable state or process nominalization.
Etymology
Intumescence comes from the Latin parts in- 'in' and tumescere 'to swell', and it shares the same root as the common word tumor. So, an intumescence is a swelling or enlargement in the body when fluid or blood builds up.