Swelling

/swˈɛlɪŋ/

/ˈswɛɫɪŋ/

Swelling

an area of one's body that has become unusually larger, caused by an injury or sickness

synonyms : lump

the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)

something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings

synonyms : bulge

Examples

1. I used an ice pack to reduce the swelling on my injured knee.

2. Finally, swellings appeared all over his body, here and here.

3. Limiting additional swelling.

4. Its anti-inflammatory properties will reduce any swelling.