inturgescence

noun

inturgescence

noun

Etymology From Latin inturgescens, present participle of inturgescere (“to swell up”), equivalent to in- + turgescence. See turgescent.

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Medicine, Sciences Obsolete A swelling (the act of swelling, or state of being swelled).

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