What is another word for intumescency?
Pronunciation: [ɪntjˈuːmɪsənsi] (IPA) 
Intumescency refers to the swelling or enlargement of a certain body part due to inflammation, injury or disease. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this condition, including tumescence, swelling, distension, puffiness, enlargement, expansion, bloating, or edema. These terms can be used interchangeably depending on the context and the severity of the condition. For example, tumescence is often used to describe temporary swelling caused by sexual arousal, while edema is more commonly used to describe persistent swelling caused by a medical condition such as lymphedema or heart failure. Whatever the case may be, these synonyms collectively emphasize the discomfort and abnormality that result from intumescency in the body.
