swelling
IPA: swˈɛɫɪŋ
noun
- The state of being swollen.
- Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body.
- (figurative) A rising, as of passion or anger.
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Examples of "swelling" in Sentences
- A poultice of the plant has been used to treat swellings.
- With the ranks of the ministry swelling, the outreach also expanded quickly.
- Decreasing pain correlated for the most part with the reduction in swelling.
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