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turgor

noun
tur·​gor | \ ˈtÉ™r-gÉ™r How to pronounce turgor (audio) , -ËŒgȯr\

Definition of turgor

: the normal state of turgidity and tension in living cells especially : the distension of the protoplasmic layer and wall of a plant cell by the fluid contents

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 Hudson measures the turgor pressure — basically the water content — of the leaves to determine how much to irrigate before heat spikes hit. — Chiara Sottile, NBC News, "Record High Temperatures Hurt California Wine Harvest," 7 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of turgor

1876, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for turgor

Late Latin, turgidity, swelling, from Latin turgēre

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turgor

noun
tur·​gor | \ ˈtÉ™r-gÉ™r How to pronounce turgor (audio) , -ËŒgȯ(É™)r How to pronounce turgor (audio) \

Medical Definition of turgor

: the normal state of turgidity and tension in living cells especially : the rigidity of a plant that is due to the pressure of the cell contents against the cell walls and that is lost or greatly diminished in wilting

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