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swelling

Syllabification: (swell·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈsweliNG/
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Definition of swelling

noun

  • an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
  • a natural rounded protuberance:the lobes are prominent swellings on the base of the brain

swelling in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of swelling in the British & World English dictionary