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tumescence

 

[ tjuหหˆmษ›sษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Tumescence refers to the state of being swollen or engorged. It is often associated with various physiological processes, particularly in reference to the genital organs becoming enlarged due to blood flow. This condition is a primary component of the sexual response cycle and can be noted in both males and females. Tumescence can also occur in other contexts, such as inflammation or swelling due to injury or other health conditions.

Synonyms

enlargement, inflation, swelling.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor explained the process of tumescence during a sexual arousal.
  • Tumescence can result from various physical stimuli.
  • In males, tumescence is often associated with an erection.
  • The patient complained of tumescence in the affected area.

Translations

Translations of the word "tumescence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tumescรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwellung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembengkakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฑั€ัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powiฤ™kszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ซ่„น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tumescence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tumescencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€ํ’€์–ด ์˜ค๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opuchlina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฟ่ƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัั–ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tumescencia

Etymology

The term 'tumescence' originated from the Latin word 'tumescere', which means 'to swell'. This Latin root breaks down into 'tumere', meaning 'to swell or be swollen', combined with the suffix '-escence' that indicates a process or state. The term began to appear in English texts around the 17th century, primarily in medical contexts to describe various conditions involving swelling. Over time, the usage of 'tumescence' has broadened to include discussions around sexual arousal due to its association with the physiological process of blood engorgement in genitalia. The word has encouraged further exploration into sexual health and medicine, creating a significant impact in both scientific and popular discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,599, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.