DETUMESCENCE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

diminution of swelling; the subsidence of anything swollen

Categories: Decline, Diminution

Synonyms

Detumescence

🔗 Related Words

de – A related word in the same word family.

tumescence – A related word in the same word family.

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Related words show how one ancient root could spawn dozens of modern meanings.

➡️ Words that Start with DE

Destains Demandasaurus Designated Despatch Defy Decerebrating Descriptions Detachment Dedication Deaccession Dewberry Departs

Words that End with CE ⬅️

Pursuance Subspace Substance Subsurface Succulence Sufferance Suffice Superabundance Superintendence Surface Surplice Surveillance