Definitions

1. verb

to form or become covered in or as if in lumps or nodules; to become tumescent

“The skin began to tumulate as she walked through the thorny bushes.”

2. verb

to swell or become distended, especially with fluid or blood

“The infected wound started to tumulate, causing her a great deal of pain.”

3. noun

a swollen or distended part, especially of the body

“The doctor examined the patient’s tumulate, trying to determine the cause of the swelling.”