swelling

About 7.74 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The state of being swollen.
2. noun Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body.
3. noun A rising, as of passion or anger.
4. verb present participle and gerund of swell

Similar words

intumescence puffiness lump injured intumescency bulging bulge puff hump node

Often followed by

of and in is or with the on at

Word family

swellings