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swell (swɛl) v. swelled, swol•len swelled, swell•ing, v.i. 1. to enlarge in bulk, as by growth, absorption of fluid, or engorgement. 2. (of a body part or area) to enlarge abnormally without growth of tissue. 3. to rise in waves, as the sea. 4. to well up, as a spring or as tears.
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Edema Oedema (formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy) is observable swelling from fluid accumulation in body tissues. Oedema most commonly occurs in the feet and legs, where it is referred to as peripheral oedema. The swelling is the result of the accumulation of excess fluid under the skin in the spaces within the tissues. All tissues of the body are made up of cells and connective tissues that hold the cells together.
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Swell (ocean) This is the primary definition of a swell as opposed to a locally generated wind wave, which is still under the influence of the mechanisms that created it e.g. Wind blowing over a puddle. More generally, a swell consists of wind-generated waves that are not—or are hardly—affected by the local wind at that time.
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Swell (ocean) Swell (ocean) A swell, in the context of an ocean, sea or lake, is a series of mechanical waves that propagate along the interface between water and air and so they are often referred to as surface gravity waves. These series of surface gravity waves are not wind waves, which are generated by the immediate local wind, but instead are generated by distant weather systems, where wind blows for a duration of time over a fetch of water. This is the primary definition of a swell as opposed to a locally generated w
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- adjective. 1  Swollen; distended. Used of a body part or organ. 2  Of a bulging shape; protuberant. 3  Overblown; bombastic: tumid political prose.
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- Swelling is a normal reaction of the body to an injury. Sometimes, though, the body goes overboard, and the inflammatory response is excessive and can actually begin to cause more damage than good. In general, swelling is any abnormal enlargement of a body part.
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shrink shrinking. 1  intransitive verb. 2  1 : to contract or curl up the body or part of it : huddle, cower. 3  2a : to contract to less extent or compassb : to become smaller or more compactedc : to lose substance or weightd : to lessen in value : dwindle.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: swell (Noun). A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased. swell (Noun). A gradual crescendo followed by diminuendo. swell (Noun). A device for controlling the volume of a pipe organ.
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Sea and Swell Swell refers to waves that develop over a longer period of time than locally-generated wind waves, and over a larger area. Swell waves (often just called swell) are self-sustaining and can travel long distances and usually originate hundreds or thousands of kilometres away from where they have an impact.
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Swelling (medical) Swelling (medical) In medical parlance, swelling, turgescence or tumefaction is a transient abnormal enlargement of a body part or area not caused by proliferation of cells. It is caused by accumulation of fluid in tissues. It can occur throughout the body (generalized), or a specific part or organ can be affected (localized).
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strain 1 1. tighten. 3. Strain, sprain imply a wrenching, twisting, and stretching of muscles and tendons. To strain is to stretch tightly, make taut, wrench, tear, cause injury to, by long-continued or sudden and too violent effort or movement: to strain one's heart by overexertion, one's eyes by reading small print.
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- verb (used without object), swelled, swollen or swelled, swelling. 1. to grow in bulk, as by the absorption of moisture or the processes of growth. 2. Pathology. to increase abnormally in size, as by inflation, distention, accumulation of fluids, or the like: Her ankles swelled from standing.
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Top 20 Doctor insights on: How To Make Bee Sting Swelling Go Down Swelling (Definition). Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a rapid increase in weight over a short period of time (days to weeks).
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bulge bulge (plural bulges) Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure. a bulge in a wall. a bulge in my pocket where I kept my wallet. The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.
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- Medical Definition of Edema. Edema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is often most prominent in the lower legs and feet toward the end of the day because fluid pools while people maintain an upright position.
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Swelling (medical) A body part may swell in response to injury, infection, or disease. Swelling, especially of the ankle, can occur if the body is not circulating fluid well. If water retention progresses to a symptomatic extent, swelling results.
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- Definition of bulge. 1  1a : bilge 1 the bulge of a barrelb nautical : bilge 2. 2  2 : a protuberant or swollen part or place a bulge in the wall trying to get rid of the bulge around his middle. 3  3 : advantage, upper hand letting them get the bulge on you.  4 : sudden expansion a population bulge.
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- Swelling. Swelling (edema) is a build-up of water in the tissues. This can be caused by retaining salt and water due to medicines or heart, liver, or kidney failure. It can sometimes be due to poor nutrition, pelvic tumors, or a blockage in the veins or lymph system.
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Swelling (medical) Swelling is considered one of the five characteristics of inflammation; along with pain, heat, redness, and loss of function. In a general sense, the suffix -megaly is used to indicate a growth, as in hepatomegaly, acromegaly, and splenomegaly. A body part may swell in response to injury, infection, or disease.
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- (ˈbɪləʊ) n. 1. (Physical Geography) a large sea wave. 2. a swelling or surging mass, as of smoke or sound. 3. (Physical Geography) a large atmospheric wave, usually in the lee of a hill. 4. (plural) poetic the sea itself.
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- Because lymph nodes play an important part in fighting infections, in case of an infection they may swell. This may mean swelling of one or more lymph nodes. In children a node is considered enlarged if it is more than 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) in diameter.
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bulge To bulge is to stick out, making a bump called a bulge. A leak in the roof might make your ceiling bulge, and a giant feast could make a bulge over your waistband. The word bulge comes from the Old French word bouge for wallet.” A full wallet makes a bulge in a guy’s back pocket. Bodybuilders' muscles bulge out of their bodies.
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What Causes Swelling? Swelling, also referred to as anasarca or edema, is a medical condition characterized by an excessive build up of fluid within the body’s tissues. This can cause a person to rapidly increase his or her weight in a short period of time, ranging from days to weeks. The most commonly affected areas of the body are the skin, organs, glands, breast, ankles, legs, and feet. Swelling may be generalized throughout the body or localized to a single area.
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tide The tide is the daily rise and fall of the sea level. You can count on the regular changing patterns of the tide, unless of course a tsunami is headed your way. In a figurative sense, tide can mean a rising swell of support or unified feeling about a certain opinion or topic. So you may surf at high tide but also enjoy the rising tide of enthusiasm about surfing. If there is a wave of anything — immigration, inflation, terror — it can be referred to as a tide.
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Z-Wave Standards and the Z-Wave Alliance. The 1,500 devices that make up the Z-Wave product portfolio are each designed by brands with membership in the Z-Wave Alliance. The alliance is a formal association focussed on both the expansion of Z-Wave and the continued interoperability of any device that utilises Z-Wave. Principal members of the alliance include the ADT Corporation, FAKRO, Ingersoll Rand, Jasco, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control, Sigma Designs, and Samsung's SmartThings.
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- Define puffy: swollen in size : bloated; also : chubby; having a puffed up form or appearance : soft, light, and fluffy — puffy in a sentence swollen in size : bloated; also : chubby; having a puffed up form or appearance : soft, light, and fluffy; blowing in puffs : gusty… See the full definition