1. swollen or enlarged, especially due to inflammation or disease
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient’s tumefied ankle required immediate medical attention.
• The doctor examined the tumefied lymph nodes carefully.
• Her tumefied face was a clear sign of an allergic reaction.
• The tumefied tissue indicated severe inflammation.
• The veterinarian noted the animal’s tumefied joints.
• After the injury, his tumefied knee made walking difficult.