What is another word for engorgement?
Pronunciation:
[ ɛnɡˈɔːd͡ʒmənt], [ ɛnɡˈɔːdʒmənt], [ ɛ_n_ɡ_ˈɔː_dʒ_m_ə_n_t]
Synonyms for Engorgement:
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n.
• act • expansion- amplification ,
- augmentation ,
- broadening ,
- burgeoning ,
- crescendo ,
- development ,
- dilation ,
- enlargement ,
- expansion ,
- extension ,
- fattening ,
- growth ,
- increase ,
- increment ,
- inflation ,
- lengthening ,
- magnification ,
- spreading ,
- stretching ,
- swelling ,
- thickening ,
- widening .
- Submersions ,
- advance ,
- cataclysm ,
- cataract ,
- deluge ,
- discharge ,
- encroachment ,
- enforcement ,
- flash flood ,
- flooding ,
- infringement ,
- niagara ,
- niagaras ,
- over-abundance ,
- over-crowding ,
- over-production ,
- overabundance ,
- overkill ,
- overmuch ,
- overproduction ,
- pour ,
- propulsion ,
- push ,
- spate ,
- spill ,
- spillover ,
- spillovers ,
- submergence ,
- submersion ,
- surplus ,
- torrent .
- absorption ,
- admission ,
- assimilation ,
- ingestion ,
- inhalation ,
- inspiration ,
- osmosis ,
- reception ,
- suction .
Other synonyms:
Other relevant words:
- Engulfment ,
- Ingurgitation ,
- Overfullness ,
- Overmeasure ,
- Skinful ,
- Superfluence ,
- Turgescence ,
- abscess ,
- avalanche ,
- bellyful ,
- blockage ,
- boil ,
- bulge ,
- bump ,
- bunion ,
- congestion ,
- eating ,
- exuberance ,
- fill ,
- glut ,
- gulp ,
- hyperaemia ,
- hyperemia ,
- inflammation ,
- inundation ,
- lion's share ,
- load ,
- more than enough ,
- nimiety ,
- overcharge ,
- overcrowding ,
- overdose ,
- overload ,
- oversupply ,
- overweight ,
- plenty ,
- plethora ,
- profuseness ,
- profusion ,
- puffiness ,
- redundance ,
- redundancy ,
- saturation point ,
- slurp ,
- snootful ,
- superabundance ,
- superfluity ,
- surcharge ,
- surfeit ,
- swallow ,
- too many ,
- too much ,
- transcendency ,
- water .
How to use "Engorgement" in context?
Engorgement is defined as an excessive accumulation of body fluids, most commonly due to an overproduction of sweat and tears. Engorgement can also be caused by a medical condition or by the intake of fluid to the point where the body cannot eliminate it. Engorgement is most commonly a concern in people who are pregnant, as it can lead to the development of pnemonia. Engorgement can also lead to medical complications, such as heart arrhythmias, stroke, and even death.
Hyponym for Engorgement:
n.
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state
hyperemia, hyperaemia.
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state
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