Congestion Definition & Meaning

congestion
noun
  1. excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part
  2. excessive crowding; "traffic congestion"

"Congestion" in song lyrics

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  • "I'm just sitting here bufferin my net congestion"
    Sudden Death — Internet Love Connection
  • "constant nose congestion"
    AOL — AOL
  • "anemia children elevated white blood cells and vomiting lung congestion"
    AOL — AOL

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