geomalism

geomalism
\\jēˈäməˌlizəm\ noun (-s)
Etymology: ge- + Greek homalismos action of leveling, from homalos + -ismos -ism
: a tendency of an organism to be influenced in growth by gravitation so that one side or lateral organ balances with another

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  • Geomalism — Ge*om a*lism, n. [Gr. ge a, gh^, the earth + omalismo s a leveling.] (Biol.) The tendency of an organism to respond, during its growth, to the force of gravitation. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • geomalism — ge·om·a·lism …   English syllables

  • geomalic — jēˈämə(ˌ)lik, |jēō|malik adjective Etymology: ge + Greek homalos level, even (from homos common, same) + English ic more at same : of or relating to geomalism …   Useful english dictionary

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