swelling
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swelling
A visible or noticeable enlargement of a body part caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissue, often as a reaction to an injury or inflammation.
Nach dem Bienenstich hatte er eine starke Schwellung am Arm.
After the bee sting, he had severe swelling on his arm.
swelling
The technical or geological process in which a material increases in volume by absorbing moisture.
Die Schwellung des Holzes führte dazu, dass die Tür klemmte.
The swelling of the wood caused the door to stick.
'Die Schwellung' (the swelling) is a noun derived from the verb 'schwellen' (to swell). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of swelling.
Das Bein begann nach der Verletzung sofort zu schwellen.
The leg began to swell immediately after the injury.
In a medical context, 'Schwellung' (swelling) is often combined with adjectives such as 'stark' (severe), 'leicht' (slight), or 'schmerzhaft' (painful). A typical verb is 'zurückgehen' (to go down) when the swelling subsides.
Die Schwellung an seinem Fuß ist über Nacht stark zurückgegangen.
The swelling on his foot went down significantly overnight.
To express that someone has swelling, the verbs 'haben' (to have) or 'bekommen' (to get) are often used.
Nach dem Insektenstich hat sie eine große Schwellung am Hals bekommen.
After the insect bite, she developed a large swelling on her neck.
You can recognize the technical meaning from the context. If materials such as 'Holz' (wood), 'Erde' (soil), or 'Ton' (clay) and 'Feuchtigkeit' (moisture) are mentioned, it refers to the increase in volume of the material, not to a physical injury.
Durch die hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit kam es zur Schwellung des Parkettbodens.
The high humidity caused the parquet floor to swell.
knot / node
Der Knoten and die Schwellung can both refer to a noticeable change in the body. A Knoten tends to be a small, localized, firm area, while a Schwellung is more like a visible or palpable enlargement of a body part. When fluid has accumulated after an injury, Schwellung is usually the more appropriate word.
Nach dem Stoß war am Knie eine deutliche Schwellung zu sehen.
After the impact, there was noticeable swelling on the knee.
Die Ärztin tastete einen kleinen festen Knoten unter der Haut.
The doctor felt a small, firm lump under the skin.
