There was a swelling above her eye. The swelling around her eye should subside in a few days.
Recent Examples on the WebResearchers will look for swelling or hemorrhage of the brain tissue possibly caused by microgravity.cleveland, 28 Apr. 2022 Ancillary care, such as the MRI exams needed to monitor for brain swelling or bleeding, would comprise nearly 20% of the total costs related to Aduhelm. John N. Mafi And Catherine Sarkisian, STAT, 9 Apr. 2022 In rare cases, the cysts may float in the eye and cause blurry or disturbed vision, eye swelling, or detachment of the retina. Korin Miller, Health.com, 17 Nov. 2021 In many cases, this spreading can result in swelling or ulcers. Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2021 Both men developed encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, which can be triggered by viral infections. Brenda Goodman, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 In rare cases, the virus can invade the nervous system and cause meningitis (swelling of the brain and spinal cord membranes), paresthesia (the feeling of pins and needles in the legs), or irreversible paralysis, usually on one side of the body. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 5 Aug. 2022 Patients typically report fever, headaches, swelling of the lymph nodes, muscle aches and lack of energy in the early days of their illness. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 18 July 2022 Severe cases can also result in fever, difficulty breathing, and swelling of your throat. Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 14 July 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of swelling was before the 12th century