Definition of Orthotropous

1. Adjective. (of a plant ovule) completely straight with the micropyle at the apex.

Category relationships: Flora, Plant, Plant Life
Antonyms: Campylotropous

Definition of Orthotropous

1. Adjective. (botany of an ovule) Growing straight and having the micropyle at the apex ¹

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Definition of Orthotropous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Orthotropous

1. Of an ovule, erect so that the micropyle points away from the placenta. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthotropous

orthotics
orthotist
orthotists
orthotolidine
orthotomic
orthotomous
orthotomy
orthotone
orthotonos
orthotope
orthotopes
orthotopic
orthotopic graft
orthotopically
orthotropic
orthotropous (current term)
orthotropous ovule
orthovanadate
orthovanadates
orthovoltage
orthowalpurgite
orthoxylene
orthoxylenes
orthros
orthroses
ortolan
ortolan bunting
ortolans
orts
ortygan

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