turgescence

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noun

tur·​ges·​cence ˌtər-ˈjes-ᵊn(t)s How to pronounce turgescence (audio)
: the quality or state of being turgescent

turgescent

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adjective

tur·​ges·​cent -ˈjes-ᵊnt How to pronounce turgescent (audio)
: becoming turgid, distended, or swollen

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“Turgescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/turgescence. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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