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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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