detumescence
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detumescence
[de″too-mes´ens]the subsidence of congestion and swelling.
de·tu·mes·cence
(dē'tū-mes'ents),Subsidence of a swelling.
[L. de, from, + tumesco, to swell up, fr. tumeo, to swell]
detumescence
/de·tu·mes·cence/ (de″tu-mes´ins) the subsidence of congestion and swelling.detumescence
(dē′to͞o-mĕs′əns, -tyo͞o-)n.
Reduction or lessening of a swelling, especially of a swollen organ or part.
de′tu·mes′cent adj.
de·tu·mes·cence
(dē'tū-mes'ĕns)Subsidence of a swelling.
[L. de, from, + tumesco, to swell up, fr. tumeo, to swell]
detumescence
A return to normal, from a swollen state, of an organ or part, especially the penis.detumescence
the subsidence of congestion and swelling.