What does detumescence mean?

Definitions for detumescence
ˌdi tuˈmɛs əns, -tyu-de·tumes·cence

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. detumescencenoun

    diminution of swelling; the subsidence of anything swollen

Wiktionary

  1. detumescencenoun

    The act of subsiding from a swollen state, especially the relaxation of an erect penis.

  2. Etymology: de- + tumescence

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  1. detumescence

    Detumescence is the process or state in which an erection or swelling is reduced or goes away, typically referring to the subsiding of sexual arousal or completion of sexual intercourse. It can also refer to the reduction of swelling or fluid buildup in any body tissue.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Detumescencenoun

    diminution of swelling; subsidence of anything swollen

  2. Etymology: [L. detumescere to cease swelling; de + tumescere, tumere, to swell.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Detumescence

    dē-tū-mes′ens, n. diminution of swelling—opp. to Intumescence.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of detumescence in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of detumescence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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