Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tumescence

Noun

/tjʊˈmɛsəns/

Definition

The state of being swollen or enlarged, particularly in reference to bodily tissue.

Examples

The tumescence of the tissue indicated an inflammatory response.
During arousal, tumescence occurs in the erectile tissue.
The doctor explained that tumescence can occur due to various medical conditions.

Meaning

Tumescence refers to the condition where something becomes swollen or filled with fluid, often used to describe the engorgement of blood vessels in a physiological context.