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tumefy

/tjuːˈmɛfaɪ/

/tuˈmɛfaɪ/

Translations

tumefyverb

tumefied

Past Simple

tumefied

Past Participle

tumefying

Gerund

/tjuːˈmɛfaɪ/

/tuˈmɛfaɪ/

The injury caused the tissue to tumefy.

Травма вызвала опухание ткани.

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tumefyverb

To cause (a part of the body or other material) to swell; to make tumid.

The snake's venom quickly tumefied his ankle.

To swell or become tumid.

After the procedure, the tissue may tumefy and become tender.