Associations to the word «Tumescence»

Wiktionary

TUMESCENCE, noun. A swelling due to the presence of fluid.
TUMESCENCE, noun. A swollen bodily organ; used especially of erectile tissue.

Dictionary definition

TUMESCENCE, noun. Tumidity resulting from the presence of blood or other fluid in the tissues.

Wise words

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