swelling
US /ˈswel.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈswel.ɪŋ/
1.
pembengkakan, bengkak
a localized abnormal enlargement or protrusion on the body as a result of disease or injury
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The doctor examined the swelling on her ankle.
Dokter memeriksa pembengkakan di pergelangan kakinya.
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Apply ice to reduce the swelling.
Oleskan es untuk mengurangi pembengkakan.
2.
peningkatan, pembesaran
the action of increasing in size, amount, or degree
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The rapid swelling of the river caused concern.
Pembengkakan cepat sungai menyebabkan kekhawatiran.
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We observed a gradual swelling of the population.
Kami mengamati peningkatan populasi secara bertahap.