Definition of 'tumescent'

Adjective

1. abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas; "hungry children with bloated stomachs"; "he had a grossly distended stomach"; "eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids"; "swollen hands"; "tumescent tissue"; "puffy tumid flesh"
      Synonyms: bloated distended puffed puffy swollen intumescent tumid turgid

---

Get this dictionary without ads as part of the e-Tutor Virtual Learning Program.