Detumescence

[,di:tju'mesns]

Definition

(noun.) diminution of swelling; the subsidence of anything swollen.

Editor: Rebekah--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Diminution of swelling; subsidence of anything swollen.

Typist: Phil

Definition

n. diminution of swelling—opp. to Intumescence.

Checker: Valerie