turvottu

Turvottu is a Finnish adjective meaning swollen or puffed up. It is used to describe a body part or tissue that has increased in size due to fluid accumulation, inflammation, or other processes that cause swelling. In everyday language, people may refer to a turvottu ankle, hand, or face after an injury or during illness. The term is closely related to the noun turvotus, which denotes swelling or edema.

Linguistically, turvottu is a participial form derived from the verb turvota (to swell) and is part of common descriptive vocabulary in Finnish. In medical or formal contexts, other forms such as turvonnut (swollen) or the noun turvotus are often used, but turvottu remains part of everyday speech and patient-facing language.

In medical contexts, swelling can arise from a variety of causes, including injuries (sprains, fractures), infections, allergic reactions, venous or lymphatic problems, kidney or heart conditions, pregnancy, or heat. While some degree of swelling is benign, abrupt, painful, or widespread swelling, especially with redness, warmth, fever, or shortness of breath, warrants medical evaluation. Persistent or unexplained swelling may indicate underlying health issues that require assessment by a healthcare professional.

Usage notes: Turvottu is widely understood in Finnish, particularly in spoken language. In more formal medical or technical writing, turvonnut or turvotus may be preferred, depending on regional or stylistic conventions.