engorge
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verb \in-ˈgȯrj, en-\Definition of ENGORGE
transitive verb
intransitive verb
: to suck blood to the limit of body capacity
— en·gorge·ment \-mənt\ noun
See Origin of ENGORGE
Middle French engorgier, from Old French, to devour, from en- + gorge throat — more at gorge
First Known Use: 1515
Rhymes with ENGORGE
en·gorge
verb \in-ˈgȯ(ə)rj\ (Medical Dictionary)en·gorged; en·gorg·ing
Medical Definition of ENGORGE
transitive verb
: to fill with blood to the point of congestion <the gastric mucosa was greatly engorged>
intransitive verb
: to suck blood to the limit of body capacity <unconscious of the dog tick engorging on his right ankle—John Barth>
—en·gorge·ment \-mənt\ (audio pronunciation) noun
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