orthotropic

orthotropic definition - medical

or·tho·trop·ic (ôrˌthə-trŏpˈĭk, -trōˈpĭk)

adjective
Tending to grow or form along a vertical axis.

Related Forms:

  • or·thotˈro·pism (ôr-thŏtˈrə-pĭzˌəm) noun

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