tumefaction

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The neighboring glands become swollen; the periglandular tissue does likewise, so that the circumference of the neck becomes enormous, and the space between the lower jaw and the clavicle appears one immense tumefaction.

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

But another power is equally as effective in destruction of life which is just the reverse of tumefaction.

From Philosophy of Osteopathy by Still, A. T. (Andrew Taylor)

This tumefaction consists essentially of a cerogelatinous exudate into the subcutaneous and intermuscular tissues.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

This writer's case took place after a fever, and no tumefaction of the gums nor ecchymoses of the skin are mentioned as occurring in it.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

Observations without record will show any fair minded person that tumefaction does cause death in the majority of cases.

From Philosophy of Osteopathy by Still, A. T. (Andrew Taylor)