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单词 detumescence
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Definition of detumescence in English:

detumescence

noun ˌdiːtjʊˈmɛs(ə)nsˌdit(j)uˈmɛsəns
mass noun
  • The process of subsiding from a state of tension, swelling, or (especially) sexual arousal.

Derivatives

  • detumesce

  • verbˌdiːtjʊˈmɛsˌdit(j)uˈmɛs
    [no object]
    • Subside from a state of stiffness, swelling, or sexual arousal.

      the erection he had detumesced immediately after orgasm
  • detumescent

  • adjective

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin detumescere, from de- 'down, away'+ tumescere 'to swell'.

 
 

Definition of detumescence in US English:

detumescence

nounˌdit(j)uˈmɛsənsˌdēt(y)o͞oˈmesəns
  • The process of subsiding from a state of tension, swelling, or (especially) sexual arousal.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin detumescere, from de- ‘down, away’ + tumescere ‘to swell’.

 
 
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