turgescent
becoming swollen; swelling.
Origin of turgescent
1Other words from turgescent
- tur·ges·cence, tur·ges·cen·cy, noun
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How to use turgescent in a sentence
In his discussion on growth it is interesting to find the idea of turgescence supplying the motive force for extension.
I am very glad that you will again discuss the view of the turgescence of the cells being the cause of the movement of parts.
More Letters of Charles Darwin Volume II | Charles DarwinThe growth or rapid turgescence takes place, according to the same p. 9writer, at the pace of one millimetre in three minutes.
Springtime and Other Essays | Francis DarwinA physical fooling of turgescence and congestion in that region, such as swimmers often feel, probably increased the impression.
The turgescence may involve the whole extent of the mucosa of the inferior turbinated bodies, including their posterior ends.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for turgescent
/ (tɜːˈdʒɛsənt) /
becoming or being swollen; inflated; tumid
Derived forms of turgescent
- turgescence or turgescency, noun
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