'Turgescence' definitions:
Definition of 'Turgescence'
From: GCIDE
- Turgescence \Tur*ges"cence\, Turgescency \Tur*ges"cen*cy\, n. [Cf. F. turgescence. See Turgescent.]
- 1. The act of swelling, or the state of being swollen, or turgescent. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity. --Johnson. [1913 Webster]