turgor

[ tur-ger ]

noun

1. Plant Physiology. 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.

turgor

/ ˈtɜːɡə /

noun

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

turgor

/ tûr′gər,-gôr′ /

1. The normal fullness or tension produced by the fluid content of blood vessels, capillaries, and plant or animal cells.

Word History and Origins

Origin of turgor¹

1875–80; < Late Latin, equivalent to Latin turg ( ēre ) to swell + -or -or ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of turgor¹

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

Example Sentences

"Wilting, what we refer to as losing turgor pressure, is not always fatal but it's one step toward death," Santiago said.

From Science Daily

In trees, water is essential for producing food from sunlight and carbon dioxide, a process called photosynthesis, but also for maintaining pressure in plant cells, a concept called turgor.

From Scientific American

She spoke, she read, she was capable of conscious turgor movements.

From Project Gutenberg