Definition of Turgor

1. Noun. (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.

Generic synonyms: State
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology

Definition of Turgor

1. Noun. the pressure produced by a solution in a space that is enclosed by a differentially permeable membrane. ¹

2. Noun. the state of being turgid ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Turgor

1. the quality or state of being turgid [n -S]

Medical Definition of Turgor

1. The pressure within cells, especially plant cells, derived from osmotic pressure differences between the inside and outside of the cell giving rise to mechanical rigidity of the cells. Turgor drives cell expansion and certain movements such as the closing or opening of stomata. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Turgor

turgescency
turgescent
turgid
turgider
turgidest
turgidities
turgidity
turgidly
turgidness
turgidnesses
turgidous
turgite
turgites
turgometer
turgometers
turgor (current term)
turgors
turio
turion
turioniferous
turions
turista
turistas
turk's head
turkestanite
turkey
turkey-chick
turkey-chicks
turkey-cock

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