Tumescence is the quality or state of being tumescent or swollen. Tumescence usually refers to the normal engorgement with blood (vascular congestion) of the erectile tissues, marking sexual excitation and possible readiness for sexual activity. The tumescent sexual organ in men is the penis and in women is the clitoris. Detumescence is the revers... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumescence
Synonym for swelling ... 1. The act of that which swells; as, the swelling of rivers in spring; the swelling of the breast with pride. 'Rise to the swelling of the voiceless sea.' (Coleridge) ... 2. <medicine> A protuberance; a prominence; especially, an unnatural prominence or protuberance; as, a scrofulous swelling. 'The superficies of such... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973