sitotropism /si·tot·ro·pism/ (si-tot´ro-pizm) response of living cells to the presence of nutritive elements.
si·tot·ro·pism (s -t t r -p z m)n. The turning of living cells toward or away from a food source. Also called sitotaxis. |
sitotropism
tropism in response to the influence of food.
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