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swelling

[swel-ing] / ˈswɛl ɪŋ /


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Citing his medical report, the administration said he presented symptoms characterised by gastric swelling, abdominal pain and constipation.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

In detention, Flores said, she began to suffer a painful swelling, which she believed could have been mastitis brought on by her inability to nurse her baby.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Remove wristwatches and rings on fingers in case of swelling, the UC Davis Health Center advises.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Visitors seeking a break from the swelling crowds at Frieze should make a stop at Post-Fair, located just a few miles away at an old Santa Monica post office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

“I’d been measuring the mountain for weeks. We thought increased swelling and seismicity would herald a big event,” said Swanson.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone