Definitions

1. verb

to swell or become larger, typically as a result of inflammation or the absorption of fluid

“The wound began to intumesce, causing concern among the medical team.”

2. verb

to become swollen or puffy

“The skin on his face began to intumesce after eating the spicy dish.”

3. noun

the act of becoming swollen or puffy

“The doctor examined the patient’s symptoms of intumesce to determine the cause of the swelling.”