swelling

US /ˈswɛlɪŋ/

UK /ˈswelɪŋ/

B1

verb

  • To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
  • To increase in size or number larger than normal
  • To become larger than normal, often due to injury

other

  • Increasing in size or volume.

noun

  • An abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of inflammation or injury.