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turgidity

 

[ tษœหrหˆdส’ษชdษ™ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological term

Turgidity refers to the state of being swollen or distended, often as a result of excessive fluid, particularly in biological systems. In plants, turgidity is crucial for maintaining structural integrity and is caused by water pressure within the cell vacuoles pushing against the cell wall. This pressure helps plants stand upright and provides stability to leaves and stems. Turgidity is a vital component in plant physiology, influencing nutrient transport and overall health.

Synonyms

distension, stiffness, swelling

Examples of usage

  • The turgidity of the plant was evident after it was watered.
  • Without enough water, the leaves lost their turgidity.
  • Observing turgidity can help gauge plant health.

Translations

Translations of the word "turgidity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น turgidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwellung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ turgiditas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ัƒั€ะณะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ turgor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่†จๅผต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท turgescence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ turgencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท turgor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒฝ์ฐฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุชูุงุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turgor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ turgor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่†จ่ƒ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ turgor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ turgor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั€ะณะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turgor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ turgencia

Word origin

The term 'turgidity' originates from the Latin word 'turgere', which means 'to swell'. The use of this term in a scientific context emerged in the 18th century when botanists began to explore the mechanical properties of plant cells. Initially, it was used primarily to describe the physical state of plants, especially in relation to their ability to retain water for structural support. Over time, the concept of turgidity expanded to include not only the study of plants but also of animal cells and tissues, where swelling can indicate various physiological conditions. Today, turgidity is a fundamental concept in biology, particularly in botany and physiology, illustrating how organisms interact with their environment through fluid dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,022, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.