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Tumescence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tumescence is the quality or state of being tumescent or swollen. Tumescence usually refers to the normal engorgement with blood (vascular congestion) of the erectile tissues, marking sexual excitati...
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Definition of detumescence from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "detumescence" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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penile detumescence - Or: detumescence of the penis , the return of an erect penis to its natural ( flaccid ) state and size after ejaculation . Reduction of engorgement (vasocongestion) in the erectile tissues of the penis occurs within a few minutes. ... SEE ALSO: detumescence; clitoral detumescence.
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Definition of detumescence in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of detumescence. Pronunciation of detumescence. Translations of detumescence. detumescence synonyms, detumescence antonyms. Information about detumescence in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... detumescence - diminution of swelling;
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Reduction or lessening of a swelling, especially the restoration of a swollen organ or part to normal size. ... [From Latin d tum scere, to subside : d -, de- + tum scere, to swell, inchoative of tum re; see teu - in Indo-European roots.] ... detumescence - diminution of swelling; the subsidence of anything swollen...
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We have seen what the object of detumescence is, and we have briefly considered the organs and structures which are chiefly concerned in the process. We have now to inquire what are the actual phenomena which take place during the act of detumescence.
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