Definitions

1. verb

to cause or become swollen, especially due to injury or inflammation

“The broken bone began to tumefy, causing the skin to become red and painful.”

2. verb

to cause to swell or become inflamed

“The infection caused the wound to tumefy and become increasingly painful.”

3. noun

the act of causing or becoming swollen, especially due to injury or inflammation

“The tumefy of the wound required immediate medical attention.”