tumescence
noun [ U ] medical specialized uk/tʃuːˈmes.əns/ us/tuːˈmes.əns/
（尤指因性兴奋）肿胀
the quality of being swollen, or a swollen part of the body, especially caused by sexual excitement
Erectile dysfunction can mean less tumescence as well as the complete absence of an erection. 勃起障碍可指肿胀不足或完全不能勃起。
In time the tumescence would disappear. 过一段时间肿胀就会消失。
See: tumescent
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- Response was measured by measuring the degree of penile tumescence.
- He was caught stark naked in a state of visible tumescence.