detumescence

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdiːtjʊˈmɛs(ə)ns/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the process of subsiding from a state of tension, swelling, or (especially) sexual arousal.

Derivatives

detumesce

verb

detumescent

adjective

Origin:

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