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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

turgescent Related Forms

tur·ges′·cence noun or tur·ges′·cency

Browse dictionary entries near turgescent

  1. ‹ Turgenev, Ivan
  2. ‹ Turgenev
  3. ‹ turfman
  4. ‹ turf
  5. ‹ Turenne
  6. ‹ tureen
  7. ‹ turd
  8. ‹ Turcoman
  9. ‹ Turco-
  10. ‹ turbulent flow
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