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Intumescence (Noun)

Swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The intumescence of her ankle made it difficult for her to walk after the injury.
The doctor explained that the intumescence in his lungs was a result of the severe pneumonia.
The mosquito bite caused a noticeable intumescence on her arm, which itched and swelled for days.
The athlete's knee showed signs of intumescence after the intense training session, and he had to rest for a few days.
The intumescence in the patient's brain caused by the head trauma was a major concern for the neurosurgeon.

The increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water).

Nouns denoting natural processes.