English Explanatory Dictionary

swelling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being swollen.
  2. Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body.
  3. A rising, as of passion or anger.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of swell

Pronunciation

/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ en-us-swelling.ogg

Word forms

swelling swellings

Synonyms

aposteme incrassation intumescence inturgescence swelling swollenness ectasia ectasis turgescence bloatedness bloating distension nodosity tumescence tumidity turgidity turgor

Related words

swollen edema

Derived words

deswelling electroswelling labioscrotal swelling swelling soil swelling tape white swelling heartswelling nonswelling swellingly
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