thigmotropism

thigmotropism definition - medical

thig·mot·ro·pism (thĭg-mŏtˈrə-pĭzˌəm)

noun
The turning or bending response of an organism or part of an organism upon direct contact with a solid surface or object. Also called stereotropism.

Related Forms:

  • thigˌmo·tropˈic (thĭgˌmə-trŏpˈĭk, -trōˈpĭk) adjective

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