thigmotropism
[thig-mot´ro-pizm] tropism in response to the stimulus of contact. adj.,
adj thigmotrop´ic.
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thig·mot·ro·pism
(thig-mot'rō-pizm), A movement toward or away from a touch stimulus on the part of a portion of an organism, such as leaves or tendrils. Compare:
thigmotaxis.
[G. thigma, touch, + tropē, a turning]
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thigmotropism
(thĭg-mŏt′rə-pĭz′əm)n. The movement or growth of an organism in a particular direction in response to contact with a solid object.
thig′mo·tro′pic (thĭg′mə-trō′pĭk) adj.
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thig·mot·ro·pism
(thig-mot'rŏ-pizm) A movement toward or away from a touch stimulus on the part of a portion of an organism, such as leaves or tendrils.
Compare:
thigmotaxis[G. thigma, touch, + tropē, a turning]
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