stereotropism
[ ster-ee-o-truh-piz-uhm, steer- ]
/ ˌstɛr iˈɒ trəˌpɪz əm, ˌstɪər- /
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noun Biology.
a tropism determined by contact with a solid.
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Example sentences from the Web for stereotropism
This may be a tropism (stereotropism) or it may be a mere surface tension phenomenon.
The Organism as a Whole|Jacques LoebThe act of seeking the female as well as that of cohabitation are in many cases combinations of chemotropism and stereotropism.
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British Dictionary definitions for stereotropism
Derived forms of stereotropism
stereotropic (ˌstɛrɪəˈtrɒpɪk, ˌstɪər-), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for stereotropism
stereotropism
[ stĕr′ē-ŏt′rə-pĭz′əm ]
n.
thigmotropism
Other words from stereotropism
ster′e•o•trop′ic (-ē-ə-trŏp′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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