turgescence Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tur*ges"cence, Tur*ges"cen*cy noun (Also<

• Turgescence
• Turgescency

)

Etymology

Cf. F. turgescence. See Turgescent.

Definitions

1. The act of swelling, or the state of being swollen, or turgescent. Sir T. Browne.
2. Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity. Johnson.