turgor: Meaning and Definition of

tur•gor

Pronunciation: (tûr'gur), [key]
— n.
  1. 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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