tumefied

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The parts are tumefied, but not more, nor even so much as one night have expected.

From The Dog by Youatt, William

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 Wallace, Keene

Their skins and faces were tumefied by the wind, salt water and sun; the epidermis of their hands was renewed three times; their legs were anchylosed; and they were worn out.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 1082, September 26, 1896 by Various

Occasionally, the joints assume a tumefied appearance, generally ulcerating, and causing painful wounds.

From Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management; With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cure by Jennings, Robert

On the second day the spots are larger, and the integument is slightly tumefied at the centre of each.

From The Dog by Youatt, William