Defn: A collection of particles or bodies into one mass; a heap; an aggregation.
CONGEST Con*gest", v. t. Etym: [L. congestus, p. p. of congere to bring together; con- + gerere. See Gerund.]
1. To collect or gather into a mass or aggregate; to bring together; to accumulate. To what will thy congested guilt amount Blackmore.
2. (Med.)
Defn: To cause an overfullness of the blood vessels (esp. the capillaries) of an organ or part.
CONGESTED
Con*gest"ed, a.
1. (Bot.)
Defn: Crowded together. Gray.
2. (Med.)
Defn: Containing an unnatural accumulation of blood; hyperæmic; — said of any part of the body.