tumefaction

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In severe cases of this complication the tumefaction extends from ear to ear, filling up the space below and around the angles of the jaw and under the chin.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Oct. 4th, aspect that of very severe sickness; profuse discharge from nostrils; fauces of a deep red color, and a diphtheritic pellicle over tonsils and uvula; tumefaction along the sides of the neck; temp.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The lameness which follows it is accompanied with enormous tumefaction of the joint, pain, inability to bear weight upon the foot, and finally disease of the articulation.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

There is no pronouncing at once; there is great tumefaction here.

From Barrington Volume I (of II) by Lever, Charles James

Most of the tumefaction is, however, due to extension of the inflammation to the connective tissue of the neck.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various