intumescency

[US]/ˌɪntjuːˈmesənsi/
[UK]/ˌɪntuːˈmesənsi/

Translation

n.the act or process of swelling or becoming swollen; intumescence
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Example Sentences

the rapid intumescency of the injured tissue caused concern among the medical staff.

pathological intumescency often indicates an underlying inflammatory condition.

doctors monitor patients for excessive intumescency following surgical procedures.

the intumescency subsided gradually after anti-inflammatory medication was administered.

local intumescency around the wound site is a normal healing response.

the intumescency develops within hours of the initial injury.

severe intumescency can restrict movement and cause significant discomfort.

researchers study the mechanisms that trigger tissue intumescency.

the intumescency was accompanied by redness and increased temperature.

ice application helps reduce intumescency in acute injuries.

chronic intumescency may require more aggressive treatment approaches.

the intumescency persisted for several days before beginning to resolve.

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