organotropism

organotropism definition - medical

or·gan·ot·ro·pism (ôrˌgə-nŏtˈrə-pĭzˌəm)

noun
The attraction of chemical compounds or microorganisms to tissues or organs of the body.

Related Forms:

  • orˌgan·o·tropˈic (ôrˌgə-nō-trŏpˈĭk, -trōˈpĭk, ôr-gănˌə-) adjective

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