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engorgement

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun engorgement has 2 senses
  1. engorgement - congestion with blood; "engorgement of the breast"
    --1 is a kind of
    hyperemia, hyperaemia
  2. engorgement - eating ravenously or voraciously to satiation
    --2 is a kind of
    eating, feeding
    Derived form: verb engorge1

Definitions from the Web

Engorgement

Engorgement refers to the act or process of becoming or causing to become swollen with fluid or blood. It can also mean excessive fullness or congestion.

Example Sentences:

  • The mother experienced engorgement in her breast after her baby was born.
  • The doctor warned him about the potential for engorgement in his injured ankle.
  • The engorgement of traffic during rush hour can be frustrating for commuters.
  • The ice cream shop experienced an engorgement of customers on a hot summer day.

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