Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tumescent
Adjective
/tjuːˈmɛs.ənt/
Definition
Swollen or becoming swollen, usually as a result of fluid accumulation.
Examples
- The tumescent tissue was indicative of an inflammatory response.
- After the injury, the area became tumescent and painful.
- Doctors used tumescent anesthesia during the procedure.
Meaning
The term ‘tumescent’ refers to a state of being swollen or engorged. It is often used in medical contexts to describe the accumulation of fluid in body tissues, leading to a bulging or swollen condition.
Synonyms
- Swollen
- Engorged
- Bulging
- Inflated
- Distended
