Definition of Phototonus

1. n. A motile condition in plants resulting from exposure to light.

2. n. An irritable condition of protoplasm, resulting in movement, due to a certain intensity of light.

Medical Definition of Phototonus

1. A motile condition in plants resulting from exposure to light. Phototon"ic. Origin: NL. See Photo-, and Tone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phototonus

photosystem I
photosystem II
photosystem II D1 polypeptide carboxy-terminal processing protease
phototactic
phototactically
phototaxes
phototaxies
phototaxis
phototaxis
phototaxy
phototelegraphy
phototherapy
phototherapy
photothermal
phototimer
phototonus (current term)
phototoxic
phototoxic
phototoxicities
phototoxicity
phototoxic sensitivity
phototoxis
phototransduction
phototroph
phototrophic bacteria
phototrophic bacteria
phototropic
phototropic
phototropically
phototropic bacteria

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