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TUMESCENT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does tumescent mean? 

TUMESCENT (adjective)
  The adjective TUMESCENT has 1 sense:

1. abnormally distended especially by fluids or gasplay

  Familiarity information: TUMESCENT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


TUMESCENT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas

Synonyms:

intumescent; puffy; tumescent; tumid; turgid

Context example:

puffy tumid flesh

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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