tumescence

/tjuːˈmɛsəns/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition or process of becoming swollen or enlarged, especially of a part of the body or a gland.

“The tumescence of his face suggested he was experiencing an allergic reaction.”

2. noun

A state of being swollen or enlarged, especially of a part of the body or a gland.

“The doctor checked the patient’s tumescence to diagnose the underlying condition.”

Synonyms

  • inflation
  • swelling

Antonyms

  • deflation
  • shrinking