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engorgement /en·gorge·ment/ (en-gorj´ment) 1. local congestion; distention with fluids. 2. hyperemia. engorgement [engôrj′mənt] Etymology: Fr, engorger, to fill up distension or vascular congestion of body tissues, such as the swelling of breast tissue caused by an increased flow of blood and lymph before true lactation. engorgement distention. carbohydrate engorgement equine wheat engorgement vascular engorgement local congestion; distention with fluids; hyperemia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This resulted in lower weight gain for the baby, more initial breast engorgement for the mother, and a slow start for the milk supply. The WarmGel adult packs are typically used in labor and delivery, post-partum, rehabilitation, operating room, emergency room and oncology settings for applications including breast engorgement, warming the IV site, arthritic pain and sore and aching muscles. This quantity of fluids also can lead to excessive urine production, possible excessive breast engorgement, fluid overload, neonatal tachypnea (rapid breathing), and in rare cases pulmonary edema, as well as other side effects. |
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