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    TUMESCENT

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     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Abnormally distended especially by fluids or gasplay

    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:

    tumesce (expand abnormally)

    tumescence (tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues)

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