ˈtərgər; ˈtə̄gə(r, ˈtəig- noun
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Etymology: Late Latin, turgidity, swelling, from Latin turgēre to be swollen
: the normal state of turgidity and tension in living cells ; especially : the distention of the protoplasmic layer and wall of a plant cell by the fluid contents that is an essential feature of growth and movements in many parts of plants — compare turgor pressure , wilt