Associations to the word «Tropism»

Wiktionary

TROPISM, noun. (biology) the turning of an organism in response to a stimulus, either towards or away from the stimulus
TROPISM, noun. (virology) viral tropism, or which type of tissue supports a certain virus

Dictionary definition

TROPISM, noun. An involuntary orienting response; positive or negative reaction to a stimulus source.

Wise words

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