diatropism

noun

di·​at·​ro·​pism
dīˈa‧trəˌpizəm
plural -s
: the tropistic tendency of certain plant organs to place themselves transversely to the line of action of a stimulus compare diageotropism, diaphototropism

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary dia- + -tropism

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“Diatropism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diatropism. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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