Turgescence \Tur*ges"cence\, Turgescency \Tur*ges"cen*cy\, n.
[Cf. F. turgescence. See {Turgescent}.]
1. The act of swelling, or the state of being swollen, or
turgescent. --Sir T. Browne.
2. Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast;
turgidity. --Johnson.