turgescence

== English == === Alternative forms === turgescency === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /tɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛsəns/ === Noun === turgescence (countable and uncountable, plural turgescences) The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent. Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity. ==== Synonyms ==== tumescence tumidity turgidity turgor == French == === Noun === turgescence f (plural turgescences) swelling turgor === Further reading === “turgescence”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012