TURGESCENCE

turgescence. Turgescence, n. the act of swelling, a swelled state

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{ Tur‐ges″cence (?), Tur‐ges″cen‐cy (?), } n. [[Cf. F. turgescence. See Turgescent.]] 1. 1. The act of swelling, or the state of being swollen, or turgescent. Sir T. Browne.
2. 2. Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity. Johnson.