trophotropism

trophotropism definition - medical

tro·phot·ro·pism (trō-fŏtˈrə-pĭzˌəm)

noun
Movement of living cells toward or away from nutritive material. Also called trophotaxis.

Related Forms:

  • troˌpho·tropˈic (trōˌfə-trŏpˈĭk) adjective

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