detumescence
noun
de·tu·mes·cence ˌdē-t(y)ü-ˈme-sᵊn(t)s 
: subsidence or diminution of swelling or erection
detumescent
ˌdē-t(y)ü-ˈme-sᵊnt
adjective 
Word History
Etymology
Latin detumescere to become less swollen, from de- + tumescere to swell — more at tumescent
First Known Use
1678, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
detumescence
noun
de·tu·mes·cence ˌdē-t(y)ü-ˈmes-ᵊn(t)s
: subsidence or diminution of swelling or erection
detumescent
adjective
as in collapsed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- collapsed
- deflated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- swollen
- blown
- blown up
- varicose
- distended
- varicosed
- tumescent
- bloated
- puffed
- turgid
- expanded
- tumid
- overinflated
- dilated
- protuberant
- ballooned
- bulging