turgescence

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turgescence

/tɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛsəns/

noun turgescences · turgescency

countable, uncountable The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent. the instant turgescence is not to be taken off
Similar: tumescence, tumidity, turgidity, turgor, intumescence, inturgescence, swellage, turgescence, bloatedness, bloating, distension, ectasia
countable, uncountable Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity. A marked tendency to affectation, to turgescence.

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@misc{turgescence_2026,
  title = {turgescence},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/turgescence},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}