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tu·mid

(tū'mid),

Swollen, as by congestion, edema, hyperemia.

Synonym(s): turgid

[L. tumidus]

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turgid

(tûr′jĭd)

adj.

Swollen or distended, as from a fluid; bloated: a turgid bladder; turgid veins.

tur·gid′i·ty, tur′gid·ness n.

tur′gid·ly adv.

tu·mid

(tū'mid)

Swollen, as by congestion, edema, hyperemia.
Synonym(s): turgid.

[L. tumidus]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

turgid

Swollen and congested.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

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