magnetropism

magnetropism

 [mag-net´ro-pizm]

tropism in response to a magnetic field.

magnetropism

/mag·net·ro·pism/ (mag-net´ro-pizm) a growth response in a nonmotile organism under the influence of a magnet.

magnetropism

(măg-nĕt′rō-pĭzm) [″ + trope, a turn]

The change in direction of growth of a plant or organism in response to the action of a magnetic field.

magnetropism

a growth response in a nonmotile organism under the influence of a magnet.