tumefying

[US]/tjuːˈmɛfaɪ/
[UK]/tuːˈmɛfaɪ/

Translation

v.to cause to swell or enlarge

Phrases & Collocations

tumefy rapidly

tumefy excessively

tumefy easily

tumefy significantly

tumefy locally

tumefy quickly

tumefy noticeably

tumefy gradually

tumefy painfully

tumefy intermittently

Example Sentences

the injury caused his ankle to tumefy significantly.

allergies can cause your skin to tumefy and itch.

the doctor warned that the infection could cause the area to tumefy.

after the bee sting, her arm began to tumefy quickly.

he noticed his knee starting to tumefy after the fall.

it is common for a bruise to tumefy as it heals.

she applied ice to prevent her ankle from tumefying.

the swelling began to tumefy after the surgery.

his reaction to the medication caused his face to tumefy.

she was concerned that the insect bite would continue to tumefy.

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