Tumefaction

[,tju:mi'fækʃәn]

(noun.) the process of tumefying; the organic process whereby tissue becomes swollen by the accumulation of fluid within it.

Edited by Elena--From WordNet

(n.) The act or process of tumefying, swelling, or rising into a tumor; a swelling.

Editor: Louise

n. Tumor, swelling.

Typist: Ronald