Turgescence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛsəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Turgescence is a noun meaning The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent.
Meaning
The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent.
More Meanings
- Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity.
Example Sentences
the instant turgescence is not to be taken off
A marked tendency to affectation, to turgescence.
If the predisposition to the disease has arisen from a plethoric state of the system, or from a turgescence in the vessels of the head, this is to be obviated by bleeding, both generally and topically, but more particularly the latter; an abstemious diet and proper exercise; and by a seton in the neck.
Word Forms
- turgescences
- turgescency
Synonyms for turgescence
Depending on context, synonyms include tumescence, tumidity, turgidity, intumescence, inturgescence, swellage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intumescence, tumefaction, extumescence, extuberance, swell, swelling.
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