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inchaço
[ĩ.ʃa.ˈso]
noun
masculine
pl: inchaços
swelling
1.
An abnormal enlargement or protuberance of a body part due to fluid accumulation, inflammation, or other causes
The swelling in his ankle went down after he applied ice.
O inchaço no seu tornozelo diminuiu depois que ele aplicou gelo.
2.
A puffed-up or bloated appearance
She had facial swelling from the allergic reaction.
Ela tinha inchaço facial pela reação alérgica.
3.
Tumidity or distension of tissues
The swelling should subside within a few days.
O inchaço deve desaparecer em alguns dias.
Synonyms
inchação
tumor
edema
tumefação
intumescência
Antonyms
deflação
redução
diminuição
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inchaço
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
inchaço
Standard usage; may also use 'edema' in medical contexts
Medical/Technical
edema
Preferred in formal medical terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
inchaço nos olhos - swelling in the eyes (from crying or tiredness)
tirar o inchaço - to reduce the swelling
inchaço de gengiva - gum swelling
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