thigmotropism

noun
thig·​mot·​ro·​pism | \ thig-ˈmä-trə-ˌpi-zəm How to pronounce thigmotropism (audio) \

Definition of thigmotropism

: a tropism in which contact especially with a solid or a rigid surface is the orienting factor

First Known Use of thigmotropism

1899, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for thigmotropism

Greek thigma + International Scientific Vocabulary -o- + -tropism

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thigmotropism

noun
thig·​mot·​ro·​pism | \ thig-ˈmä-trə-ˌpiz-əm How to pronounce thigmotropism (audio) \

Medical Definition of thigmotropism

: a tropism in which physical contact especially with a solid or a rigid surface is the factor causing orientation of the whole organism