turgescence /tɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛsəns/ noun2 •The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent.the instant turgescence is not to be taken off — 1650 •Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity.A marked tendency to affectation, to turgescence. — 1813 formsturgescences