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      tumescent
      adjective
      abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
      Roots
      tumeretum- · Latin · to swellescere-esc · Latin · becomingentem-ent · Latin · being in a state
      Words related to tumescent
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      Where does tumescent come from?

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