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Swelling
01
hinchazón, inflamación
an area of one's body that has become unusually larger, caused by an injury or sickness
Ejemplos
Applying ice and elevating the swollen area can help reduce inflammation and alleviate discomfort.
Aplicar hielo y elevar el área hinchada puede ayudar a reducir la inflamación y aliviar las molestias.
02
hinchazón, aumento de volumen
an increase in volume of a material caused by heating or by uptake or release of water or other substances, often observed in polymers, clays, and biological materials
Ejemplos
Certain hydrated salts and minerals lose structural water on heating and show apparent swelling or dimensional change during dehydration.
Ciertas sales hidratadas y minerales pierden agua estructural al calentarse y muestran un hinchamiento aparente o un cambio dimensional durante la deshidratación.
03
bulto, hinchazón
a visible or palpable bulge or lump that projects from a surface
Ejemplos
The geologist pointed to a swelling in the rock face that hinted at an underlying fold.
El geólogo señaló un abultamiento en la cara de la roca que insinuaba un pliegue subyacente.
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