Meaning of tumefy in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈt(j)uməˌfaɪ/

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  1. Verb

    tumefy

    Etymology

    late 16th century (earlier (Middle English) as tumefaction): from French tuméfier, from Latin tumefacere, from tumere‘to swell’

    Definitions

    1. cause to become very swollen
  2. 2. expand abnormally

    Examples

    • « The bellies of the starving children are swelling »
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