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tro·pism
 tropism
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- pronunciation:
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pih
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- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
in biology, the turning or growth of an organ or organism toward or away from an external stimulus such as light, gravity, or nutrients.
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| related words: |
tendency |
| derivations: |
tropismatic (adj.), tropistic (adj.) |
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