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detumescence (s) (noun) (usually no plural)
1. The reduction or lessening of a swelling; especially, the restoration of a swollen bodily organ or part back to its normal size.
2. A change towards something smaller or lower.
3. Etymology: from Latin detumescere, "to become less swollen", from de-, "down, from" + tumescere, "to swell".
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