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TURGESCENCE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
CONT

When the cell wall is fully stretched i.e. when the pressure exerted by the cell contents outwards equals the resistance of the cell wall inwards, the cell is said [to be] turgid and the condition as turgidity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

État de gonflement de cellules, de tissus ou d'organe, sous l'effet de l'afflux d'eau dans leurs vacuoles, entraînant leur rigidité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
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Record 2 2004-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
DEF

Augmentation de volume par rétention de sang veineux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Órganos genitales
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