What is another word for intumescence?
Pronunciation: [ɪntjuːmˈɛsəns] (IPA) 
Intumescence is a medical term used to describe the swelling or enlargement of a body part due to excess fluid accumulation. Some synonyms for intumescence include edema, swelling, enlargement, tumefaction, inflammation, and puffiness. Edema is a more general term used to describe the accumulation of fluid in different body parts, while tumefaction is commonly used to describe the swelling of a tissue or organ due to injury or infection. Inflammation refers to the process of swelling, redness, pain, and warmth in the affected area due to an immune response, while puffiness is a term used to describe a mild form of swelling, usually around the eyes, face, or feet.
