geotropism

English

Etymology

geo- (earth) + -tropism, due to growth towards or away from the earth.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dʒiˈːɑtɹɒpɪzəm/

Noun

geotropism (countable and uncountable, plural geotropisms)

  1. (biology) The movement of a plant in response to gravity (either downwards or upwards).

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