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Turgor Definition & Meaning

turgor
noun
  1. (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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What does turgor mean?
(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
What part of speech is turgor?
Turgor is a noun.

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