engorgement
noun [ U ] uk/ɪnˈɡɔːdʒ.mənt/ us/ɪnˈɡɔːrdʒ.mənt/
充血;肿胀
the state of a part of the body that has become swollen or filled with a liquid, for example blood
vascular engorgement 血管充血
Cardiac disease can cause swelling of the ankles and engorgement of the jugular vein. 心脏病会导致脚踝肿胀和颈静脉充血。
See: engorged
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- The engorgement of the lymph nodes with fluid will cause the nodes to contract regularly, moving the fluid around the body.
- Engorgement is common when breastfeeding, and can be painful.
- Congestion of venous flow in my leg caused ulcers, pain, and engorgement of the leg.