phototonus

phototonus Definition

pho·tot·o·nus (fō tät′ə nəs)

noun

Biol. the state of being responsive to or irritated by exposure to light

Etymology: ModL: see photo- & tone

phototonus Related Forms

pho′to·ton′ic (fōt′ō tän′ik) adjective

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