Meaning of turgor in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtərɡər/

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  1. Noun

    turgor

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from late Latin, from turgere‘to swell’

    Definitions

    1. (biology) the normal rigid state of fullness of a cell or blood vessel or capillary resulting from pressure of the contents against the wall or membrane

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