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swollen

[swoh-luhn] / ˈswoʊ lən /


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Increasing the sugar concentration in the solution surrounding the axons made the swollen regions smaller.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

He doesn’t know what caused it, but his feet are so swollen he struggles to walk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

The swollen river, already responsible for widespread destruction, continued to change course, forcing rescuers to constantly reassess their plans.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

Another had a swollen knee and was struggling to walk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

The tape is pulled from her skin, which is sweaty, swollen, and painful.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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