Apogeotropic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Opposite to geotropic; Bending away from the ground; said of leaves, etc. not-comparable

    "apogeotropic movement of cotyledons"

  2. 2
    Opposite to geotropic; Tending skyward, as with apogeotropic nystagmus. not-comparable

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"apogeotropic movement of cotyledons"

Etymology

From apo- + geotropic.

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