epitrophy

epitrophy
\\ə̇ˈpi.trəfē\ noun (-es)
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary epi- + -trophy
: increased increments of growth upon the upper side of horizontal or ascending branches or roots — opposed to hypotrophy

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  • epitrophy — epit·ro·phy …   English syllables

  • epitrophic — |epə|träfik, rōf adjective : characterized by epitrophy …   Useful english dictionary

  • hypotrophy — hīˈpä.trəfē, hə̇ˈ noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary hypo + trophy 1. : subnormal growth compare hypertrophy 2. : greater growth of the lower than of the upper side of horizontal or ascending branches or roots opposed to… …   Useful english dictionary

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