臖 (xìng) - Swelling — refers to a swollen or inflamed

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Swelling — refers to a swollen or inflamed condition, particularly in medical contexts describing pathological swelling.

Swelling — refers to a swollen or inflamed

Usage highlights

Swelling and inflammationPathological swellingSwelling conditionFacial swellingSwelling and distension

Synonyms

  • 肿— swelling
  • 胀— distension
  • 膨— expansion

Antonyms

  • 缩— contraction
  • 消— dispersal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient has facial swelling (臖肿).
  • There is inflammation and swelling at the site (臖胀).
  • The medical text describes various types of swelling (臖症).

Collocations

  • Swelling and inflammation(臖肿)
  • Pathological swelling(臖胀)
  • Swelling condition(臖症)
  • Facial swelling(面臖)
  • Swelling and distension(臖满)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in traditional Chinese medicine and medical contexts to describe pathological conditions.
  • The character is rare in modern usage and appears mainly in specialized medical literature.

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