Associations to the word «Turgor»

Wiktionary

TURGOR, noun. (physics) the pressure produced by a solution in a space that is enclosed by a differentially permeable membrane.
TURGOR, noun. Turgidity

Dictionary definition

TURGOR, 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.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy