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INTUMESCENT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas

Example:

puffy tumid flesh

Synonyms:

intumescent; puffy; tumescent; tumid; turgid

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)

Derivation:

intumescence; intumescency (swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion))

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