geotropic
[ jee-oh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]
/ ˌdʒi oʊˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /
adjective Biology.
of, relating to, or exhibiting geotropism.
OTHER WORDS FROM geotropic
ge·o·trop·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby geotropic
geothermal,
geothermal energy,
geothermal gradient,
geothermal power,
geotrichosis,
geotropic,
geotropism,
ger-,
ger.,
gera,
gerah
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Scientific definitions for geotropic
geotropism
[ jē-ŏt′rə-pĭz′əm ]
The directional growth of an organism in response to gravity. Roots display positive geotropism when they grow downwards, while shoots display negative geotropism when they grow upwards. Also called gravitropism