turgor: Meaning and Definition of
tur•gor
Pronunciation: (tûr'gur), [key]
— n.
- 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.
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