Definition of Heliotropism

1. Noun. An orienting response to the sun.

Generic synonyms: Tropism

Definition of Heliotropism

1. n. The phenomenon of turning toward the light, seen in many leaves and flowers.

Definition of Heliotropism

1. Noun. The property of some plants of turning under the influence of light; either positively (towards the light) or negatively (away from the light) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Heliotropism

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Heliotropism

1. The phenomenon of turning toward the light, seen in many leaves and flowers. Origin: Helio- + Gr. To turn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heliotropism

heliotheists
heliotherapeutic
heliotherapies
heliotherapy
heliothermic
heliothid
heliothids
heliothis moth
heliotomography
heliotrope
heliotrope cyanosis
heliotroper
heliotropes
heliotropic
heliotropin
heliotropism (current term)
heliotropisms
heliotype
heliotyped
heliotypes
heliotypic
heliotypies
heliotyping
heliotypy
heliox
heliozoan
heliozoans
heliozoic
helipad
helipads

Other Resources:

Search for Heliotropism on Dictionary.com!Search for Heliotropism on Thesaurus.com!Search for Heliotropism on Google!Search for Heliotropism on Wikipedia!

Search