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thigmotropism

Pronunciation: /ˌθɪgmə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊpɪz(ə)m/

Definition of thigmotropism

noun

[mass noun] Biology
  • the turning or bending of a plant or other organism in response to a touch stimulus.

Derivatives

thigmotropic

Pronunciation: /-ˈtrɒpɪk, -ˈtrəʊpɪk/

adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek thigma 'touch' + tropism

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