geotropic

[ jee-oh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]
/ ˌdʒi oʊˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /

adjective Biology.

of, relating to, or exhibiting geotropism.

Origin of geotropic

First recorded in 1870–75; geo- + -tropic

OTHER WORDS FROM geotropic

ge·o·trop·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Scientific definitions for geotropic

geotropism
[ jē-ŏtrə-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

Other words from geotropism

geotropic adjective (jē′ə-trōpĭk, jē′ə-trŏpĭk)