diatropism English

Meaning diatropism meaning

What does diatropism mean?

diatropism noun

— (biology) The growth or movement of a plant or animal in a direction perpendicular to a stimulus.

— (organic chemistry) An orthogonal arrangement of groups of atoms within a molecule, often associated with aromaticity.

— The choice of an object of libidinal attachment on the basis of dissimilarity from early childhood protective and parental figures.