tumefied
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When the ulceration begins at the inner part of the lip, it exhibits a deep, narrow, sulcated appearance, and quickly spreads along the inside of the cheek; which becomes hard, and tumefied externally.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Franklin Bache
At another time, his tongue having become swollen and tumefied, it was restored to its natural size and condition by licking the railing of the tomb of this saint.
From Three Thousand Years of Mental Healing by George Barton Cutten
On the second day the spots are larger, and the integument is slightly tumefied at the centre of each.
From The Dog by William Youatt
In a solemn but jerky voice he said, "Hoc est enim corpus meum," then, instead of kneeling, after the consecration, before the precious Body, he faced the congregation, and appeared tumefied, haggard, dripping with sweat.
From Là-bas by Keene Wallace
The parts are tumefied, but not more, nor even so much as one night have expected.
From The Dog by William Youatt
