tumefaction
(noun) the process of tumefying; the organic process whereby tissue becomes swollen by the accumulation of fluid within it
Source: WordNet® 3.1
tumefaction (countable and uncountable, plural tumefactions)
The process or result of tumefying, swelling, or rising into a tumour.
Source: Wiktionary
Tu`me*fac"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. tuméfaction.]
Definition: The act or process of tumefying, swelling, or rising into a tumor; a swelling. Arbuthnot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 November 2024
(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
