noun
- areas of the body that have become larger than normal, typically due to injury, infection, or medical condition
Usage: plural form of swelling; medical context
Examples
- The doctor examined the swellings on her ankle after the fall.
- Ice packs can help reduce swellings from sports injuries.
- The medication caused unusual swellings in his joints.
- She noticed several small swellings under her skin.
- The swellings went down after a few days of treatment.
- Allergic reactions often cause swellings around the eyes and mouth.