congestion

//kənˈdʒɛs.tʃən//
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Visual representation of congestion

Noun

congestionSingular
1

The state of being overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic or people.

Traffic congestion in the city center is worst during rush hour.

2

An excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part or organ.

The doctor diagnosed nasal congestion caused by a cold.

3

A condition in which the nasal passages are blocked, typically due to a cold or allergy.

I have nasal congestion because of my cold.

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