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turgor

Pronunciation: /ˈtəːgə/

Definition of turgor

noun

[mass noun] chiefly Botany
  • the state of turgidity and resulting rigidity of cells or tissues, typically due to the absorption of fluid: [as modifier]:turgor pressure

Origin:

late 19th century: from late Latin, from turgere 'to swell'

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