turgescence

Variant of turgescent

turgescent definition

tur·ges·cent (tər jes′ənt)

adjective

becoming turgid or swollen; swelling

Etymology: L turgescens, prp. of turgescere, to swell up: see turgid & -escent

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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