thig·mot·ro·pism (th g-m t r -pz m)n. 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.] thig mo·tropic (thgm-trpk, -tr pk) |
thigmotropism [ˌθɪgməʊˈtrəʊpɪzəm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the directional growth of a plant, in response to the stimulus of direct contact Also called haptotropism stereotropism
[from Greek thigma touch + -tropism]
thigmotropic adj
thigmotropism
stereotropism. — thigmotropic, adj.
See also: Growthstereotropism. — thigmotropic, adj.
See also: Biologystereotropism. — thigmotropic, adj.
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