turgor
[ tur-ger ]
/ ˈtɜr gər /
noun
Plant Physiology.
the normal distention or rigidity of plant cells, resulting from the pressure exerted by the cell contents on the cell walls.
the state of being swollen or distended.
Origin of turgor
Words nearby turgor
turgent,
turgescence,
turgescent,
turgid,
turgite,
turgor,
turgor pressure,
turgot,
turin,
turing,
turing machine
Example sentences from the Web for turgor
British Dictionary definitions for turgor
turgor
/ (ˈtɜːɡə) /
noun
the normal rigid state of a cell, caused by pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall or membrane
See also turgor pressure
Word Origin for turgor
C19: from Late Latin: a swelling, from Latin
turgēre to swell
Medical definitions for turgor
turgor
[ tûr′gər, -gôr′ ]
n.
The state of being turgid.
The normal fullness or tension produced by the fluid content of blood vessels, capillaries, and cells.
Scientific definitions for turgor
turgor
[ tûr′gər, -gôr′ ]
The normal fullness or tension produced by the fluid content of blood vessels, capillaries, and plant or animal cells.