noun
- the state of being swollen or distended
Usage: formal; medical/biological
Examples
- The turgescence of the plant cells helped maintain structural support.
- Medical examination revealed turgescence in the affected tissue.
- The botanist observed turgescence in the leaves after watering.
- Cellular turgescence is essential for plant rigidity.
- The doctor noted the turgescence as a sign of inflammation.
- Proper hydration prevents loss of turgescence in plant tissues.