DIONCOSIS
\dɪənkˈə͡ʊsɪs], \dɪənkˈəʊsɪs], \d_ɪ__ə_n_k_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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from 'a tumour.' The Methodists applied this name to sort of tumefaction or plethora, occurring either directly from too great a quantity of fluid circulating in the system, or owing to the retention of substances which ought to be excreted. It is the antithesis to syniptosis. See Intumescence.
By Robley Dunglison
