swelling

gonfiore

Condizione in cui una parte del corpo aumenta di volume, spesso per una lesione o una malattia.

In inglese semplice: The condition in which a part of your body becomes larger, often because of injury or illness.

• The ice reduced the swelling.
• There was some swelling around her ankle.
• Call the clinic if the swelling gets worse.

Sinonimi: ectasia, ectasis, turgescence, bloatedness

Espressioni comuni: reduce swelling, facial swelling, swelling after injury

gonfiore, rigonfiamento

Parte del corpo più grossa del normale, spesso a causa di una lesione o una malattia.

In inglese semplice: A part of the body that is larger than usual, often because of injury or illness.

• She noticed a swelling on her neck.
• The doctor examined two small swellings under his skin.
• Is that swelling painful when you touch it?

Sinonimi: lump

Espressioni comuni: a painful swelling, swelling on something

ondata, crescita

Aumento dell’intensità di un sentimento, come rabbia o orgoglio.

In inglese semplice: An increase in the strength of a feeling, such as anger or pride.

• He felt a swelling of anger.
• A swelling of pride filled her heart.
• She could hardly control the sudden swelling of emotion.

Sinonimi: surge, rise

Espressioni comuni: swelling of anger, swelling of pride