swelling
nounmasculineregional/ĩˈʃasu/rare
in·cha·ço
Definition
An abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically due to injury or inflammation.
The swelling on his knee was painful.
Apply ice to reduce the swelling.
Common collocations
reduce swellingpainful swellinglocalized swellingcause swelling
Etymology
Derivado do verbo 'inchar' + sufixo '-aço'. Forma não padrão ou regional.