tur·gor

(tûr′gər, -gôr′)

The normal fullness or tension produced by the fluid content of living cells or of blood vessels and capillaries: leaves that have lost turgor.

[Late Latin, from Latin turgēre, to be swollen.]

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turgor

(ˈtɜːɡə)

(Botany) the normal rigid state of a cell, caused by pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall or membrane. See also turgor pressure

[C19: from Late Latin: a swelling, from Latin turgēre to swell]

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tur•gor

(ˈtɜr gər)

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.

[1875–80; < Late Latin, = Latin turg(ēre) to swell + -or -or¹]

turgor

The internal tension that keeps a non-woody plant upright, created by the pressure of water in its tissues.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

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

state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"

biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms

Translations

turgore

tur·gor

n. turgor.

1. distensión;

2. tensión celular normal.

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Total body fluid balance was assessed by two independent observers who recorded the extent of oedema formation on a scale of 0 to 4, tissue turgor on a scale of 0 to -3, and by paying attention to the jugular venous pressure and pulse rate, blood pressure and signs of pulmonary congestion on the chest radiograph.

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