swollen
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Generally, people with the infection have painful lumps, blisters of swollen skin - but he had no obvious signs, with what looked like burns appearing on his foot only after it had taken hold.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
"People's feet were swollen from all the walking they had done," recalled Batangouna, who served as a sergeant at the time.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
The condition involves swollen veins in the anal or rectal area, which can lead to pain and bleeding.
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026
At an Olympics news conference this week, Vonn said her knee felt stable, not swollen, and that she will be ready to compete Sunday in the women’s downhill.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
Her sickly eyes looked moist and swollen but somehow excited.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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