HyperDic: engorgement

English > 2 senses of the word engorgement:
NOUNstateengorgementcongestion with blood
actengorgementeating / eating / eating ravenously or voraciously to satiation
English > engorgement: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaningcongestion with blood.
Example"engorgement of the breast"
Broaderhyperemia, hyperaemiaincreased blood in an organ or other body part
Spanishingurgitación
English > engorgement: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningeating / eating / eating ravenously or voraciously to satiation.
Broadereating, feedingThe act of consuming food
Verbsengorgeovereat or eat immodestly

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