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in·tu·mes·cence

(ĭn′to͞o-mĕs′əns, -tyo͞o-)
n.
1. The act or process of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
2. A swollen organ or body part.
in′tu·mes′cent adj.
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Adj. 1. [画像:intumescent - abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas]intumescent - 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"
unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"
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in·tu·mes·cent

a. engrosado-a, que se va hinchando.
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