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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 [en-gorj´ment] 1. distention of a body part or organ with blood or other fluids. 2. hyperemia. breast engorgement swelling of the breast due to an increase in blood and lymph supply as a precursor to lactation.
engorgement distention. carbohydrate engorgement equine wheat engorgement vascular engorgement local congestion; distention with fluids; hyperemia. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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