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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.

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