Turgor

/ˈtɜrɡər/
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Medical Context

Turgor refers specifically to the pressure within cells; it is crucial for cellular health and function.

In plants, sufficient turgor pressure ensures they grow properly.
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Botanical Terminology

Understanding turgor helps explain many biological processes, such as stem support and nutrient transport.

Observing turgor can indicate the health of a plant.
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Cellular Function

In a medical context, turgor can be used to describe tissue responses in health diagnostics.

Checking for tissue turgor can assess dehydration in patients.
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