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Definitions of swelling
  1. noun
    an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

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  2. noun
    the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
  3. noun
    something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
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Definition that contains swelling
  • bloat swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas
  • edema swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
  • oedema swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
  • papilledema swelling of the optic disc (where the optic nerve enters the eyeball); usually associated with an increase in intraocular pressure
  • intumescence swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion)
  • lymphedema swelling (usually in the legs) caused by lymph accumulating in the tissues in the affected areas
  • dropsy swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities
  • haematocele swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis)
  • housemaid's knee swelling of the bursa in the knee (due to trauma or excessive kneeling)
  • elephantiasis scroti swelling of the scrotum resulting from chronic lymphatic obstruction
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