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hyponasty
CIDE DICTIONARY
hyponasty, n.
Downward convexity, or convexity of the inferior surface. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hyponasty, n. Bot. the tendency in plant-organs for growth to be more rapid on the under-side.
Derivative
hyponastic adj.
Etymology
HYPO- + Gk nastos pressed
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