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Tumefy Definition & Meaning

tumefy
verb
  1. cause to become very swollen
  2. expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"

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What does tumefy mean?
cause to become very swollen expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"
What part of speech is tumefy?
Tumefy is a verb.
How many definitions does tumefy have?
Tumefy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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