congestion
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(kŏn-jes(h)′chŏn)

[L. congestio, a gathering together]
An excessive amount of blood or tissue fluid in an organ or in tissue.
congestive (-tĭv)

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(kŏn-jes(h)′chŏn)

[L. congestio, a gathering together]
An excessive amount of blood or tissue fluid in an organ or in tissue.
congestive (-tĭv)

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