Engorgement: meaning, definitions and examples

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engorgement

 

[ ษชnหˆษกษ”rdส’mษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Engorgement refers to the swelling or distension of a body part, often due to an accumulation of fluid or blood. In medical contexts, it frequently describes the increased blood flow and pressure in tissues, leading to a feeling of fullness or pain. This term is commonly used in relation to breast engorgement during lactation.

Synonyms

distension, inflation, swelling

Examples of usage

  • The mother experienced engorgement after missing a feeding.
  • Engorgement can occur in certain medical conditions.
  • After exercise, muscle engorgement may create a sense of bulk.
  • Patients may suffer from engorgement in varicose veins.

Translations

Translations of the word "engorgement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น engurgitamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฐเฅ€ เคนเฅเคˆ เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberfรผllung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengendapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฟะพะฒะฝะตะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepeล‚nienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ……ๆบ€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท engorgement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ engullimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolu olma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู…ุชู„ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™eplnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preplnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ……็›ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepolnitev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirfullt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‹า› ั‚ะพะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolu olma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ embotellamiento

Etymology

The term 'engorgement' derives from the Middle French word 'engorger', which means 'to gorge or flood'. This word is a combination of 'en-', a prefix meaning 'to cause to be in', and 'gorge', which originates from the Old French 'gorger', meaning 'to choke or swallow'. The term began to appear in English medical texts in the late 19th century, particularly in discussions surrounding bodily functions and conditions related to blood flow. Its usage has evolved, wherein it is now commonly associated with lactation, displaying the physiological aspects of milk accumulation in breastfeeding women, which can cause discomfort and health issues if left unaddressed. The application of the term has expanded to include various medical fields, including cardiology and podiatry, referring to any unusual swelling due to fluid buildup.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,335, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.