turgescence

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent.

   “the instant turgescence is not to be taken off”

   “If the predisposition to the disease has arisen from a plethoric state of the system, or from a turgescence in the vessels of the head, this is to be obviated by bleeding, both generally and topically, but more particularly the latter; an abstemious diet and proper exercise; and by a seton in the neck.”

2. (countable, uncountable)Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity.

   “A marked tendency to affectation, to turgescence.”