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detumescence

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detumescence /de·tu·mes·cence/ (de″tu-mes´ins) the subsidence of congestion and swelling.
de·tu·mes·cence (dt-msns)
n.
Reduction, subsidence, or lessening of a swelling, especially the restoration of a swollen organ or part to normal size.
detumescence [de″too-mes´ens]
the subsidence of congestion and swelling.
detumescence
the subsidence of congestion and swelling.
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