tumefaction

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The lameness which follows it is accompanied with enormous tumefaction of the joint, pain, inability to bear weight upon the foot, and finally disease of the articulation.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

This tumefaction spreads more and more, and crackles on pressure.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Inflammation, for example, is characterized by tumefaction, turgescence of the tissues, and redness.

From The Mechanism of Life by Leduc, Stéphane

It required great skill to manage torch, scarificator, and cups in such a way as to lift the cup, scarify, and recup before the tumefaction had subsided.

From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby

The superficial form presents itself first as a doughy tumefaction of the skin about the region of the throat, neck, dewlap, or legs, which pits on pressure.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry