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nounan abnormal protuberance or localized enlargementtype of:
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nounthe increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
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nounsomething that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
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- 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