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Definition of Geotropism
1. Noun. An orienting response to gravity.
Generic synonyms: Tropism
Definition of Geotropism
1. n. A disposition to turn or incline towards the earth; the influence of gravity in determining the direction of growth of an organ.
Definition of Geotropism
1. Noun. (biology) The movement of a plant in response to gravity (either downwards or upwards) ¹
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Definition of Geotropism
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Medical Definition of Geotropism
1. Directional growth of a plant organ in response to a gravitational field roots grow downwards, shoots grow upwards. Achieved by differential growth on the sides of the root or shoot. A gravitation field is thought to be sensed by sedimentation of statoliths (starch grains) in root caps. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Geotropism
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