deswelling

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noun

The removal of a swelling

Scrabble 15

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noundeswelling (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe removal of a swelling

    This active deswelling maintains the organization of collagen fibers implicated in crystal-clear corneal transparency.

    2015 July 2, Jumelle C, Mauclair C, Houzet J, Bernard A, He Z, Forest F, et al., “Delivery of Molecules into Human Corneal Endothelial Cells by Carbon Nanoparticles Activated by Femtosecond Laser”, in PLOS ONE, volume 10, number 7, →DOI

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