What does the cryptic crossword clue "European punching body part — nose gets swollen (9)" mean?

The definition is "swollen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TUM (synonym="body part") + E (synonym="European") + SCENT (synonym="nose") = TUMESCENT; definition: "swollen" The answer is TUMESCENT.

European punching body part — nose gets swollen (9)

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