swelling

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[ˈswɛlɪŋ], (Noun)

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- an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid
(e.g: painless swellings may appear in the lower abdomen)


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[ˈswɛlɪŋ], (Adjective)

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- becoming greater in intensity, number, amount, or volume
(e.g: the swelling ranks of Irish singer-songwriters)


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