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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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Origin and Etymology of turgor
Late Latin, turgidity, swelling, from Latin turgēre
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tur·gor
\ˈtər-gər, -ˌgȯ(ə)r\
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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