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plagiotropism
pla·gi·ot·ro·pism [ plàyjee óttrə pìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
growth at angle to vertical: the tendency of a plant's roots, stems, or branches to grow at an angle away from the vertical in response to a stimulus

pla·gi·o·tro·pic [ plàyjee ə trṓpik, plàyjee ə tróppik ] adjective
pla·gi·o·tro·pi·cal·ly adverb
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