vasocongestion

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noun

The swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure.

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Meanings

nounvasocongestion (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure.

Origin

From vaso- + congestion.

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APA

vasocongestion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vasocongestion

MLA

“vasocongestion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vasocongestion. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “vasocongestion,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vasocongestion.

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