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diatropism

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di·​at·​ro·​pism | \ dīˈa‧trəˌpizəm \
plural -s

Definition of diatropism

: the tropistic tendency of certain plant organs to place themselves transversely to the line of action of a stimulus — compare diageotropism, diaphototropism

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History and Etymology for diatropism

International Scientific Vocabulary dia- + -tropism

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“Diatropism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diatropism. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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