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Swelling

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Definition

a part of the body that has become larger and rounder than normal, usually because of an injury or an illness

Synonyms & similar words

intumescence tumefy extrusion gibbosity jut protrusion protuberance bump gibbousness wellup prominence intumescency well bulge excrescence hump tumesce swellup lump puffup swell puffiness intumesce inflammation bump lump protuberance puffiness distension enlargement growth tumor cyst abscess boil pimple blister sore welt bruise hematoma edema hydrops

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