swollen
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The condition involves swollen veins in the anal or rectal area, which can lead to pain and bleeding.
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026
Also, Forsyth Barr says Auckland Airport faces elevated near-term capex requirements, and the company needs to account for a swollen number of shares on issue after raising capital in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
On Tuesday he posted again from hospital with a photo of his swollen face and the caption: "May not look like it but the surgery was a success."
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
At an Olympics news conference this week, Vonn said her knee felt stable, not swollen, and that she will be ready to compete Sunday in the women’s downhill.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
He knew instinctively that the longer he waited, the more swollen the prize fund would become.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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