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1. (n.) turgor
the normal distention or rigidity of plant cells, resulting from the pressure exerted by the cell contents on the cell walls.
2. turgor
the state of being swollen or distended.
Etymology: (1875–80; < LL, = L turg(ēre) to swell +-or -or1)
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1. (noun) turgor
(biology) the normal rigid state of fullness of a cell or blood vessel or capillary resulting from pressure of the contents against the wall or membrane
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