Swelling
01
svullnad, ödem
an area of one's body that has become unusually larger, caused by an injury or sickness
Exempel
If swelling persists or is accompanied by severe pain, redness, or warmth, it may be a sign of a more serious condition that requires medical attention.
Om svullnaden kvarstår eller åtföljs av stark smärta, rodnad eller värme, kan det vara ett tecken på ett allvarligare tillstånd som kräver medicinsk uppmärksamhet.
02
svullnad, volymökning
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
Exempel
Industrial processes routinely refer to swelling or shrinkage as materials change with temperature.
Industriella processer hänvisar rutinmässigt till svullnad eller krympning när material förändras med temperaturen.
03
svullnad, bula
a visible or palpable bulge or lump that projects from a surface
Exempel
The plasterer smoothed out a swelling in the wall before painting.
Putsen slätade ut en svullnad i väggen innan målning.
Lexikalt Träd
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