Swollen and Swelling

Swollen

Swollen adjective - Enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure.
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Swelling and swollen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swelling" instead an adjective "Swollen".

Swelling

Swelling noun - A small rounded mass of swollen tissue.
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Swollen and swelling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Swollen" instead an adjective "Swelling".

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