tumescence

noun tu·mes·cence \tü-ˈme-s^ən(t)s, tyü-\

Definition of TUMESCENCE

: the quality or state of being tumescent; especially : readiness for sexual activity marked especially by vascular congestion of the sex organs

1859

Medical Dictionary

noun tu·mes·cence \t(y)ü-ˈmes-^ən(t)s\

: the quality or state of being tumescent; especially : readiness for sexual activity marked especially by vascular congestion of the sex organs

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