tumefaction
Americannoun
noun
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the act or process of swelling
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a puffy or swollen structure or part
Etymology
Origin of tumefaction
1590–1600; < French < Latin tumefactiōn- (stem of tumefactiō a causing to swell), equivalent to tumefact ( us ) (past participle of tumefacere; see tumefy) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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But another power is equally as effective in destruction of life which is just the reverse of tumefaction.
From Philosophy of Osteopathy by Still, A. T. (Andrew Taylor)
The neighboring glands become swollen; the periglandular tissue does likewise, so that the circumference of the neck becomes enormous, and the space between the lower jaw and the clavicle appears one immense tumefaction.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
In eight instances there was decided unilateral redness of the face, and five times this was attended with noticeable tumefaction.
From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Anstie, Francis E.
At the same time the tumefaction of the skin subsides, and the subjective sensations to which it gave rise gradually disappear.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
This tumefaction consists essentially of a cerogelatinous exudate into the subcutaneous and intermuscular tissues.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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