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Swelling
01
an area of one's body that has become unusually larger, caused by an injury or sickness
Examples
Swelling often occurs as a response to injury, infection, or inflammation, causing the affected area to become larger and tender.
02
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
Examples
Polymers and rubbers expand and sometimes absorb heat‑released moisture or volatiles, producing measurable swelling.
03
a visible or palpable bulge or lump that projects from a surface
Examples
The tree trunk had a rounded swelling where an old branch had been wounded.
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