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swollen

Definition of SWOLLEN

past participle of swell

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bowline, colon, solon, stollen, stolon

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swollen

Definition of SWOLLEN for Kids

past participle of swell

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swollen

adjective swol·len

Medical Definition of SWOLLEN

: protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease) <a swollen finger>

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