turgor
noun /'tɜrgər/
- Definition
- (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
- Example
- The word 'turgor' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6