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Definition of Tumescent

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Tumescent: Swelling or slightly swollen. For example, tumescent liposuction involves pumping a solution beneath the skin, swelling it to facilitate suctioning out fat.

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