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Words related to swelling
swell·ing
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swell
to grow in bulk, as by the absorption of moisture or the processes of growth. -
surge
a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep: the onward surge of an angry mob. -
tubercle
a small rounded projection or excrescence, as on a bone or on the surface of the body. -
blister
A blister is a painful swelling on the surface of your skin. Blisters contain a clear liquid and are usually caused by heat or by something repeatedly rubbing your skin. -
bunion
A bunion is a large painful lump on the first joint of a person's big toe. -
detumescence
the subsidence of a swelling, esp the return of a swollen organ, such as the penis, to the flaccid state