tumescent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
    tumid; puffy; intumescent; turgid.
    • hungry children with bloated stomachs
    • he had a grossly distended stomach
    • eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids
    • swollen hands
    • tumescent tissue
    • puffy tumid flesh

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