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    swelling
    /ˈswɛlɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid: "painless swellings may appear in the lower abdomen"

    adjective

    • 1. becoming greater in intensity, number, amount, or volume: "the swelling ranks of Irish singer-songwriters"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSWELLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SWELLING definition: 1. a part of your body that has become bigger because of illness or injury: 2. a part of your body…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › swellingSwelling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SWELLING is something that is swollen; specifically : an abnormal bodily protuberance or localized enlargement. How to use swelling in a sentence.

  4. www.healthline.com › health › swellingSwelling: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline

    Apr 29, 2019 · What is swelling? Swelling occurs whenever the organs, skin, or other parts of your body enlarge. It’s typically the result of inflammation or a buildup of fluid. Swelling can...

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSWOLLEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk/ˈswəʊ.lən/us/ˈswoʊ.lən/ B2. larger than usual: a bruised, swollen face. The stream is swollen because of the heavy rain. More examplesFewer examples. She was looking very upset, with her eyes red and swollen. Her hands were swollen and arthritic.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › swellingSWELLING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Swelling definition: the act of a person or thing that swells. . See examples of SWELLING used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSWELLING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A swelling is a raised, curved shape on the surface of your body which appears as a result of an injury or an illness.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSWELLING - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    A swelling is a raised, curved shape on the surface of your body which appears as a result of an injury or an illness. [...] More. Image. © ARZTSAMUI, Shutterstock. Synonyms of 'swelling' • enlargement, lump, puffiness, bump [...] More. Examples of 'swelling' in a sentence.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › SwellingSwelling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings. synonyms: bulge, bump, excrescence, extrusion, gibbosity, gibbousness, hump, jut, prominence, protrusion, protuberance. see more. noun. an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement. synonyms: lump, puffiness. see more.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionswelling noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of swelling noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › edemaEdema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 28, 2023 · Edema is swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues. Edema can affect any part of the body. But it's more likely to show up in the legs and feet.