turgidness
- noun
- /ˈtɜrdʒɪdnəs/
- Specialized
:
turgencia
- Under drought stress, the botanist observed reduced turgidness in many leaf cells.
Examples
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The surgeon noted abnormal turgidness of the tissue, suggesting internal fluid accumulation.
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Laboratory staining made the increased turgidness of the cells clearly visible under the microscope.
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The turgidness of the plant cells indicates they are healthy.
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In biology, turgidness is crucial for maintaining cell structure.
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The surgeon noted abnormal turgidness of the tissue, suggesting internal fluid accumulation.
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Under drought stress, the botanist observed reduced turgidness in many leaf cells.
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Laboratory staining made the increased turgidness of the cells clearly visible under the microscope.
Synonyms
3
3.4
A swelling of part of the body, often around the eyes or ankles, caused by extra fluid
A swelling in a part of the body, often after injury or infection
A swelling of a part of the body that has extra fluid
A slight swelling of a part of the body
A part of the body that is larger than normal
Antonyms
How Swollen
- Specialized
32
8.0
- UK
1
8.9
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
9.0
1
9.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Turgidness comes from the Latin verb turgere, meaning 'to swell'. In biology it still means that a cell or tissue is 'swollen' with fluid, so the word directly names that puffed-up state.