Definition of Thermotropism

1. Noun. An orienting response to warmth.

Generic synonyms: Tropism

Definition of Thermotropism

1. n. The phenomenon of turning towards a source of warmth, seen in the growing parts of some plants.

Definition of Thermotropism

1. Noun. (context: botany) Thermotropic movement of a plant or plant part in response to changes in temperature. ¹

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Definition of Thermotropism

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Medical Definition of Thermotropism

1. The phenomenon of turning towards a source of warmth, seen in the growing parts of some plants. Origin: Thermo- + Gr. To turn Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thermotropism

thermosystaltic
thermosystaltism
thermotactic
thermotaxes
thermotaxic
thermotaxis
thermotension
thermotherapy
thermotic
thermotics
thermotolerance
thermotolerances
thermotolerant
thermotonometer
thermotropic
thermotropism (current term)
thermotropisms
thermotropy
thermotype
thermotypes
thermotypy
thermovoltaic
therms
thermus
thermus thermophilus
thernadite
therof
theroid
therology
theromorpha

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