tumefaction

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Veins, suspended by irritation of the nerves, arteries are excited to fever heat in action with increase of tumefaction.

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

Polypus of the nose, tumefaction of lungs, lymphatics, liver, kidneys, uterus, and even the brain itself.

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

The tumefaction speedily subsides, the features become recognizable, and defervescence is complete.

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

In one case the unilateral tumefaction and redness persisted, and were, in fact, accompanied by a general hypertrophy of the tissues.

From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Anstie, Francis E.

At the same time the tumefaction of the skin subsides, and the subjective sensations to which it gave rise gradually disappear.

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