swollenverb
uk/ˈswəʊ.lən/us/ˈswoʊ.lən/past participle of swell verb
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Swellings & lumps
- acoustic neuroma
- adenoma hyperplastic nodules
- angioma
- aortic aneurysm
- atypical lipoma
- goitre
- inflammation
- inflammatory
- leiomyoma
- lump
- lymphoedema
- mastitis
- neoplasm
- neoplastic
- oedema
- pancreatic mass
- polyp
- puffy
- swelling
- turgid
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swollenadjective
uk/ˈswəʊ.lən/us/ˈswoʊ.lən/B2 larger than usual:
a bruised, swollen face
The stream is swollen because of the heavy rain.
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- She was looking very upset, with her eyes red and swollen.
- Her hands were swollen and arthritic.
- She removed the bandage to reveal an enormous wound, which was infected and swollen.
- Your ankle is badly swollen, you need to rest it.
- Her glands feel a bit swollen, but otherwise she seems fine.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Swellings & lumps
- acoustic neuroma
- adenoma hyperplastic nodules
- angioma
- aortic aneurysm
- atypical lipoma
- goitre
- inflammation
- inflammatory
- leiomyoma
- lump
- lymphoedema
- mastitis
- neoplasm
- neoplastic
- oedema
- pancreatic mass
- polyp
- puffy
- swelling
- turgid
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