1. the process of swelling or becoming enlarged
Usage: formal; medical
2. a swollen or enlarged part or area
Usage: formal; medical

Examples

• The doctor examined the intumescence on the patient’s arm.
• Heat caused intumescence of the metal pipes.
• The intumescence of the wood made it difficult to close the door.
• Medical imaging revealed intumescence in the affected tissue.
• The plant showed intumescence of its stems after the infection.
• Intumescence of the joints is a common symptom of arthritis.