thigmotropism
Pronunciation: /ˌθɪgmə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊpɪz(ə)m/
Definition of thigmotropism
noun
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /-ˈtrɒpɪk, -ˈtrəʊpɪk/
adjective
Origin:
early 20th century: from Greek thigma 'touch' + tropism
early 20th century: from Greek thigma 'touch' + tropism