engorging

Meanings

• verb

  The act or process of becoming swollen or filled with fluid, especially in the breasts during lactation or in the veins after injury.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with engorging
boring , warning , morning , ornating , urning

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Variants

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engorge , engorged , engorgement , engorgements , engorges , engorging

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Forms

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Engorged, Engorges, Engorging

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'engorger', meaning 'to choke, to stuff'. The modern sense of the word comes from the medical context of fluid accumulation.

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Trivia

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1. Engorging is a natural process that helps newborns to latch on and feed effectively.

2. Engorgement can cause discomfort and pain in breastfeeding women, but it is a normal part of lactation.

3. Engorging can also occur in other parts of the body, such as the veins, lymph nodes, or even the penis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lactation: The process of producing milk in the mammary glands to feed newborn babies.

2. Swelling: An increase in size or volume due to the accumulation of fluids, gases, or other substances in the body.

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Culture

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Engorging is a common physiological process in both humans and animals, particularly during lactation. It is also used metaphorically to describe a situation where something becomes excessively filled or swollen.

How to Memorize "engorging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman's breasts filling up with milk during lactation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'engorging' with the process of becoming swollen or filled with fluid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Engorging: Eggs and Milk, Growing Over Night' to remember the meaning of the word.

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