hyponasty
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hy·po·nas·ty
(hī′pə-năs′tē)n.
The upward bending of a leaf or other plant part, resulting from greater growth of the lower side than of the upper side.
hy′po·nas′tic adj.
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hyponasty
(ˈhaɪpəˌnæstɪ)n
(Botany) increased growth of the lower surface of a plant part, resulting in an upward bending of the part. Compare epinasty
ˌhypoˈnastic adj
ˌhypoˈnastically adv
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hy•po•nas•ty
(ˈhaɪ pəˌnæs ti)n.
increased growth along the lower surface of a plant or plant part, causing it to bend upward.
[1870–75]
hy`po•nas′tic, adj.
hy`po•nas′ti•cal•ly, adv.
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hyponasty
an increase in growth in a lower part of a plant causing it to bend upward. — hyponastic, adj.
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