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thig·mot·ro·pism (th

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The turning or bending response of an organism upon direct contact with a solid surface or object. Also called stereotropism.

[Greek thigma, touch; see thigmotaxis + -tropism.]

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thigmotropism

stereotropism. — thigmotropic, adj.

See also: Growth

stereotropism. — thigmotropic, adj.

See also: Biology

stereotropism. — thigmotropic, adj.

See also: Motion

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