turgor

/ˈtʌrgər/
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Definitions of turgor
  1. noun
    (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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    type of:
    state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
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