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Swollen

Definition

Increased in size, often because of injury or illness, or because of too much liquid, such as blood or water, inside the body or a part of it.

Example Sentences

1Her ankle was swollen and painful after she twisted it during the game.
2Is your face swollen because of the allergic reaction or the cold?
3The doctor examined the swollen area carefully before prescribing any medication.
4If you apply ice to the swollen area, it should reduce the inflammation.
5The river was swollen from the heavy rainfall, causing flooding in nearby villages.

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