Adjective:

Reduction or lessening of a swelling, especially the restoration of a swollen organ or part to normal size. . . . . Noun form: Detumescence.

The opposite, of course, would be tumescent, or TURGID, baby.

I feel quite sure this word was in existence back in 1913. Perhaps Mr. Webster had issues with which he was not fully prepared to deal.

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