turgor

American  

[tur-ger] / ˈtɜr gər /

noun

1. Plant Physiology. the normal distention or rigidity of plant cells, resulting from the pressure exerted by the cell contents on the cell walls.

2. the state of being swollen or distended.

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turgor British  

/ ˈtɜːɡə /

noun

1. the normal rigid state of a cell, caused by pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall or membrane See also turgor pressure

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turgor Scientific  

/ tûr′gər,-gôr′ /

1. The normal fullness or tension produced by the fluid content of blood vessels, capillaries, and plant or animal cells.

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Etymology

Origin of turgor

1875–80; < Late Latin, equivalent to Latin turg ( ēre ) to swell + -or -or ¹

Example Sentences

"Wilting, what we refer to as losing turgor pressure, is not always fatal but it's one step toward death," Santiago said.

From Science Daily • Oct. 17, 2023

The osmotic state within the guard cells determines their turgor; when the guard cells are flaccid, stomata close.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

In nonwoody plants, turgor pressure supports the plant.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Positive pressure inside cells is contained by the cell wall, producing turgor pressure.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

She spoke, she read, she was capable of conscious turgor movements.

From The Venus Trap by Smith, Evelyn E.