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tumefaction

/too-muh-fak-shuhn, tyoo-/US // ˌtu məˈfæk ʃən, ˌtyu- //UK // (ˌtjuːmɪˈfækʃən) //

瘤化,瘤变,瘤化现象,肿瘤

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an act of making or becoming swollen or tumid.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as inbulge

Examples

  • In eight instances there was decided unilateral redness of the face, and five times this was attended with noticeable tumefaction.

  • At the same time the tumefaction of the skin subsides, and the subjective sensations to which it gave rise gradually disappear.

  • It began with a chill, and he had the usual efflorescence, sore throat, and tumefaction of the cervical glands.

  • Most of the tumefaction is, however, due to extension of the inflammation to the connective tissue of the neck.

  • The tumefaction speedily subsides, the features become recognizable, and defervescence is complete.