English Explanatory Dictionary

turgescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent.
  2. Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity.

Pronunciation

/tɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛsəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-turgescence.wav

Word forms

turgescence turgescences turgescency

Synonyms

tumescence tumidity turgidity turgor intumescence inturgescence swellage turgescence bloatedness bloating distension ectasia ectasis nodosity swelling swollenness
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