geotropism
noun
ge·ot·ro·pism
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Definition of geotropism
: a tropism (as of plant roots or shoots) in which gravity is the orienting factor : gravitropism
Exactly how roots perceive and transduce gravity has not yet been fully explained, which is surprising because root geotropism has been investigated for more than 100 years.— Lewis J. Feldman
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geotropism
noun
ge·ot·ro·pism
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Medical Definition of geotropism
: a tropism in which gravity is the orienting factor