tumescent

/ˈtjuːmɛsnt/ or /tuːˈmɛsnt/ or /tuːmˈɛsnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

swollen or enlarged, especially with fluid; bloated

“The tumescent skin on his face was a sign of severe edema after the surgery.”

2. noun

a state of being swollen or enlarged

“The patient’s doctor warned him about the potential for tumescence in his legs due to the medication.”

Synonyms

  • bloated
  • enlarged
  • puffy
  • swollen

Antonyms

  • compressed
  • deflated
  • shrunk
  • shrunken